Which are the best schools in India for primary education?

 The primary stage of education refers to classes 1-8. Primary education is the foundation upon which a child's future is built. It not only provides the basics: reading, writing, and mathematics; but also teaches co-operation, interaction and important cognitive developments also occur during this period, such as the ability to think creatively, adeptly solve problems and improve self-control. For a child to be truly successful in school, they must understand and enjoy the process at a very young age.

Here are the best schools in India for primary education in India.

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is the oldest school in Shimla and was founded in 1850 by the Church of England. It is a co-educational school with a traditional English education system that prepares students for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) & Indian School Certificate (ISC) examination. The school boasts of excellent infrastructure and facilities including Wi-Fi connectivity throughout campus, state-of-the-art library and computer lab, music room, well-equipped physics, chemistry and biology laboratories, basketball court, swimming pool, and gymnasium apart from art, music, and drama rooms.

Ecole Globale International, Dehradun

Ecole Globale International, Dehradun is a trilingual school with over 2000 students from more than 40 countries, located in the pristine hills of India. EGI is known for its innovative teaching system, facilities, campus, history, art, music, and drama. This top international boarding school has world-class facilities for sports and outdoor education, a teaching system that guarantees the best outcomes, and a faculty that creates an atmosphere of warmth and caring. The campus, spread over 40 acres, is clean and green, consisting of academic blocks, laboratories, workshops, staff houses, playfields, and a library.

Birla Vidya Mandir, Nainital

Birla Vidya Mandir, a premier residential co-educational school in Nainital, India with its roots in the Indian ethos seeks to provide a value-based holistic education for children. Focusing on character development, traditional values, and life skills, it provides an environment that inspires children to live up to their potential. It has been recognized by the Government of India and  Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi as the prestigious model school in North India.

The Scindia School, Gwalior

The Scindia School, Gwalior, is a boarding school situated on 160 acres of scenic woodland overlooking the city. The campus is home to the first of its kind in India, a Centre for the Creative Arts which offers students opportunities to develop in areas such as dance, music, art, theatre, and craft. The school's emphasis on the ancient Indian system of education, based on the values of discipline, academic excellence, and strong moral character, provides the backdrop for a modern international school curriculum that attracts students from around the world.

GD Birla Memorial School, Ranikhet is a co-educational school located in the beautiful Garhwal hills of Northern India. Hostel accommodation is available for both boys and girls who are any age between 4 to 16 years. The school is small enough to offer a warm and friendly atmosphere yet large enough to offer opportunities for all-around development, both academically and physically. The school campus has a museum that's open to visitors showing the school's history through photographs and memorabilia.