By EFTeam Sure, we all know that public schools have a kinda decent reputation right here in India, but wait until you hear about KVS aka Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan schools right here in India. Really? Yes, there are as many as 1,253 KVS schools in the country right now, and these are mostly public and Co-Ed schools, and they’re not just known for basic education, but there is much more than that. Like, sports activities, teaching moral values to the kids, and making them good human beings overall. Though, among all these hundreds of KVS schools, there are a few that are insanely famous for various reasons. And today though, we’re here to take a good look at just that with this list of the top 10 most renowned and best KVS schools in India as of 2025. So, here we go.
1. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT Powai, Mumbai
- Address: IIT Campus, Central Area, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
First, let’s talk about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalayadown there in the Powai Area of Mumbai city, but why? Well, this one is counted as one of the top schools in the city, you know, where every parent just wants to enrol their kid into some top private school. That’s precisely where this KVS school did something amazing. It was established way back in 1964 and was one of the few KVS schools in the country. It sounds and looks like a regular public school, but the modern classrooms right here tell something different.
2. Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT Chennai
- Address: Bonn Ave, Indian Institute Of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600036
One of the best school campuses and that too in a public school? Yes, that’s what the Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT Chennai is famous for. This one again is one of the first few KVS schools in the country, established way back in 1964. And just so you know, this one is also supported by IIT Madras, which is a big thing in itself.
3. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya NMR JNU, New Delhi
- Address: New Mehrauli Road, J.N.U, Baba Gang Nath Marg, near Ber Sarai, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi, Delhi 110067
Do you know where the JNU, the best IITs in the country, and NCERT are from? Yes, it is New Delhi, and that’s precisely where we find out the next KVS school, to be precise, the PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya NMR JNU. Though, it was established in 1972, a bit late, but still, the value it offers to the kids is just insane. They literally have every facility, like amazing classrooms, the latest classroom tech, a big campus, a good teacher-to-student ratio, and things like that.
4. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Delhi Cantt
- Address: Gurgaon – Delhi Expy, NH-8, APS Colony, Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi, Delhi 110010
Do you think that KVS schools are always or often just old-school type? Nah, just look at the PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Delhi Cantt, and that’ll be enough to change your perspective. How and why? Well, this 1981-established KVS school sure is one of the top public schools, not just in Delhi, but in the entire country as well. And their amazing, high-performing results every single year just show that.
5. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sector 8 R.K. Puram, New Delhi
- Address: Rao Tularam Marg, Qutab Garh, Sector 8, Rama Krishna Puram, New Delhi, Delhi 110022
Exactly halfway through this list, we’re ready to introduce you to the 1975-established Kendriya Vidyalaya Sector 8 R.K. Puram, New Delhi. This one has a 7-acre big campus which gives it a more like mini-university feel than a public school, which is true. Though this school has basic subjects like science, commerce, and humanities, it sure is the best one because there are other activities to do like basketball courts, music programs, and amazing science labs, and much more.
6. Kendriya Vidyalaya IVRI, Bareilly
- Address: Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh 243122
Alright, you wouldn’t be expecting to see such a small school on this list, right? Well, this KVS school all the way from Bareilly, UP, is a good example of how a small (just 547 students) is doing everything correctly and setting standards high. How? Well, this was set up back in 1992 under the IVRI project, and the results of this school every year show you how good of a school it is.
7. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Ganeshkhind, Pune
- Address: Vidyapeeth Rd, Armament Colony, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra 411007
Usually, in private schools, they focus on making kids just bookworms, but not here, not in PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Ganeshkhind, Pune. This 1982-established school may be a decent one from the looks of it, but they pay attention to everything, whether it is the educational aspect, allowing kids to participate in sports, or just making them morally superior.
8. Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 4 AFS, Gwalior
- Address: Air Force Station, Bhind Rd, Maharajpura, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474020
Right now, this particular school has more than 1,200 students enrolled, and this number is surely increasing every single year, but why? Well, this KVS school is one of the few to focus on not just academics but co-curricular activities as well, which seems an insane thing from the perspective of locals since we’re talking about a public school here.
9. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ernakulam
- Address: X7CW+HJ6, Maveli Rd, Tagore Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Kadavanthra, Ernakulam, Kerala 682020
Then comes the PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ernakulam, a KVS school all the way from the Southern part of the country. This one, also, is one of the first few KVS schools in the country, and over the years, they literally have got it right. Like, the change over time, focusing more on things that matter in a kid’s life than just making them bookworms. This year though, they have introduced 12 new classrooms, just so you know.
10. Kendriya Vidyalaya CECRI, Karaikudi
- Address: 3QQV+6VQ, CECRI Campus, College Rd, Sekkalakottai, Tamil Nadu 630006
Last on the list, here we’re with another Southern KVS school, but this time, we have Kendriya Vidyalaya CECRI, Karaikudi on the list. Opened way back in 1976, this particular school now has around 1,460 students, and that’s a pretty huge number considering which part of the State this school is in, and how good of facilities along with educational values they are providing.
Conclusion
That’s all. Sure, the list of these KVS schools goes on and on because there are literally more than 1000 of these right here in India. But by far, in terms of educational values, facilities and all that, these are the top 10, best and most famous ones in the county.