Best Schools in South Delhi 2026-27: Vasant Kunj, Vasant Vihar, Saket, RK Puram and More

Looking for the best schools in South Delhi? South Delhi has the city’s largest concentration of well-known schools, from Vasant Valley and DPS RK Puram to IB schools in Greater Kailash and New Friends Colony. This guide lists schools in the area from the PickMySchool directory, with board, location and links to profiles, plus admission tips for 2027-28. It is a starting list, not a ranking.

Top Schools in South Delhi at a Glance

Boards from our directory; locations from school listings. Confirm address, affiliation, fees and seats with each school.

South Delhi Schools by Sub-Area

Vasant Kunj

• Vasant Valley School – CBSE
• Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj – CBSE; hostel listed
• The Heritage School, Vasant Kunj – CBSE
• GD Goenka Public School, Vasant Kunj – CBSE

Vasant Vihar

• Modern School, Vasant Vihar – CBSE
• Tagore International School – CBSE
• The Shri Ram School, Vasant Vihar – see our guide

RK Puram and Safdarjung

• Delhi Public School, RK Puram – CBSE; hostel listed
• Ramjas International School, RK Puram – CBSE
• St. Mary’s School, Safdarjung Enclave – CBSE

Saket, Pushp Vihar, Hauz Khas and Chhatarpur

• Amity International School, Saket – CBSE
• Birla Vidya Niketan, Pushp Vihar – CBSE
• Laxman Public School, Hauz Khas – CBSE; hostel listed
• The Mother’s International School – CBSE
• Fr. Agnel School, Gautam Nagar – CBSE
• CSKM Public School, Chhatarpur – CBSE; hostel listed

Greater Kailash, Kailash Colony and Panchsheel

• Bluebells School International – CBSE
• K.R. Mangalam World School, Kailash Colony – CBSE
• K.R. Mangalam Global School, GK-1 – IB
• Apeejay School International, Panchsheel Park – IB

South-East: Mathura Road, Sadiq Nagar, NFC, Alaknanda and Srinivaspuri

• Delhi Public School, Mathura Road – CBSE
• The Indian School, Sadiq Nagar – CBSE
• The Ardee School, New Friends Colony – IB
• Don Bosco School, Alaknanda – CBSE
• Cambridge School, Srinivaspuri – CBSE
• Hamdard Public School, Talimabad – CBSE; hostel listed

Detailed guides: Vasant Valley, DPS RK Puram, The Shri Ram School.

IB Schools in South Delhi

K.R. Mangalam Global School (GK-1), Apeejay School International (Panchsheel Park) and The Ardee School (New Friends Colony) are listed as IB. See IB schools in Delhi.

How to Choose a School in South Delhi

• Test the school-run commute at peak traffic hours.
• Pick the board first: CBSE vs ICSE vs IB.
• Check the bus routes that cover your society or sector.
• Ask for board results and activities, and visit on a working day.
• Get the 2027-28 fee schedule in writing.

Admissions 2027-28

Most private schools in Delhi open registration from October to January. Delhi nursery admission for private schools follows the DoE schedule, usually with forms in December; see Delhi nursery admission 2027-28. Read the School Admission 2027-28 guide, documents checklist and interview questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the best schools in South Delhi?

Vasant Valley, DPS RK Puram, DPS Vasant Kunj, Modern School Vasant Vihar, The Shri Ram School, Mother’s International and DPS Mathura Road are among the most popular.

Which are the best schools in Vasant Kunj?

Vasant Valley School, DPS Vasant Kunj, The Heritage School and GD Goenka Public School.

Are there IB schools in South Delhi?

Yes: K.R. Mangalam Global (GK-1), Apeejay International (Panchsheel Park) and The Ardee School (NFC).

Do South Delhi schools use the points system?

Yes, nursery admissions in private schools follow DoE rules with each school’s points criteria.

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Locations from school listings and our directory; verify with each school before applying.