3. Hiranandani Foundation School, Thane

HT Top Schools survey 2017: Top 10 schools from the north zone — areas north of Goregaon in the western suburbs, Ghatkopar in the eastern suburbs, and Thane

HISTORY: The school was established in the year 1999 by Hiranandanis, a group of builders. They gave to the city the concept of community living wherein children can walk to the school.

UNIQUE FEATURES: The school focuses on the holistic development of their children, not only maintaining academic rigour but also involving children in various co-curricular as well as social activities.

HIGHEST RATINGS IN: Teacher-student relationship, Educational Philosophy and Academic Rigour

BOARD: ICSE Board

Annual Fees: Rs75,000/-

Students: 4000

Student-Teacher ratio: 35:1

QUOTE: It has always been our constant endeavour at Hiranandani Foundation School, Thane to ensure that our children get a happy, secure and safe environment to learn.

NEELU LAMBA, principal