Pune School Ranked Among World’s Top 10: Maharashtra Makes a Mark on the Global Education Map
Pune School Ranked Among World’s Top 10: Maharashtra Makes a Mark on the Global Education Map( Representative AI image)
Top 10 Schools in the World: Four Indian Schools Make the Global List. The United Kingdom recently hosted the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes, recognizing excellence in education worldwide. Among the top 10 finalists, four schools from India have earned a spot — representing Maharashtra, Haryana, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.
A Zilla Parishad school near Pune was selected for its innovative “Vishaymitra” (Subject-Friend) peer-learning model. A school in Haryana made it to the list for its remarkable efforts in advancing girls’ education. Schools from Bengaluru and Varanasi also received nominations for their contributions to modern learning and environmental awareness.
The winners of the World’s Best School Prizes 2025 will be announced in October.
Empowering Through Peer Learning
The Pune school has been shortlisted in the Community Collaboration category for its innovative “Vishaymitra” (Subject-Friend) peer-learning model. This approach encourages students to teach and support each other, promoting inclusion, confidence, and leadership in the classroom. The initiative reflects how low-cost, community-driven education models can yield transformational results — especially in rural settings.
More Indian Schools in Global Top 10
India’s presence in the global rankings doesn’t stop there. Three more schools from across the country have made it to the top 10 in various categories:
- Government Girls Secondary School, Faridabad (Haryana) — recognized for its focus on Supporting Healthy Lives through programs in nutrition, mental health, and hygiene, particularly for underprivileged girls.
- Ekya School, Bengaluru (Karnataka) — honored for its child-centered, innovative teaching methods.
- Delhi Public School, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) — shortlisted in the Environmental Action category for pioneering green initiatives and sustainability education.
A Global Platform for Grassroots Innovation
The World’s Best School Prizes were launched in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to highlight schools driving meaningful change beyond textbooks. The awards span five categories:
- Innovation
- Community Collaboration
- Environmental Action
- Overcoming Adversity
- Supporting Healthy Lives
Winners will be announced in October 2025. But for many of these schools — especially those operating in rural or resource-limited environments — simply reaching the top 10 is a momentous achievement.
Redefining Success in Indian Education
At a time when global rankings often spotlight elite institutions, this recognition affirms the value of grassroots innovation and community participation. These schools are proving that meaningful education doesn’t require lavish infrastructure — just vision, commitment, and a belief in every child’s potential.
India’s journey in education is no longer about catching up — it’s about setting the pace.
