The quality and stability of the teaching staff are the most critical factors in a child's education. We analyze official school data from the government's UDISE+ portal to build a multi-faceted understanding of a school's teaching environment based on three key indicators:

We look at consistency in board exam performance over recent years across CBSE, CISCE, IB, Cambridge, and State Boards. Schools with steady or improving results stand out, as do those with affiliations to recognized national or international boards.

The physical and digital environment directly impacts student learning. We consider objective data on campus size, classrooms, libraries, laboratories, technology, and sports facilities. This data is also cross-referenced with parent sub-ratings on infrastructure to ensure the on-paper quality matches the real-world experience.

Student safety is a top priority. We review verifiable measures such as CCTV surveillance, trained security staff, medical facilities, anti-bullying policies, and emergency protocols. We also consider counseling services and student wellbeing programs where disclosed.

Education goes beyond academics. We assess the variety and quality of opportunities in sports, performing arts, debate, and community service. This is cross-checked with parent sub-ratings on sports and extracurriculars to validate that the school's offerings are effectively experienced by students.

To recognize schools that have achieved external validation for their excellence, we evaluate the awards they have received. Our evaluation goes beyond simply counting trophies; we focus on the quality and credibility of the recognition, giving more weight to recent national and state-level accolades from reputable government and educational organizations.

We assess the establishment year and reputation within the education community to gauge stability and trust. While established schools benefit from decades of credibility, we also value newer schools that distinguish themselves through innovation.

We apply specific, relevant criteria for different school types to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation.

Choosing a school is a significant financial decision. To assess Value for Money, we combine two powerful perspectives: authentic parent ratings and our own data analysis. We evaluate how a school's fee structure aligns with its tangible offerings. This balanced approach ensures our score reflects both real-world experiences and a fair, data-driven assessment.