5. Children’s Academy, Bachani Nagar, Malad (East)

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: Founded in 1970, the school started as a humble establishment operating in a few rooms of a residential building. The management runs a chain of private, co-educational English-medium schools across Malad, Kandivali and Borivali.

UNIQUE FEATURES: The various aspects of teaching and learning as well as the administration is all documented in for any future reference. Surprise audits by the management help in the better functioning of the Academy.

HIGHEST RATINGS IN: Value for Money, Educational Philosophy and Academic Rigour

BOARD: SSC/ICSE Board

Annual Fees: Rs26,500 to Rs62,400/- (varies depending on board and grade)

Students: 3357

Student-Teacher ratio: 21:1

QUOTE: As educationists we endeavour and it is our duty to equip our students with courage and skills to help them learn from mistakes and to adapt to life’s constantly challenging situations.

ROHAN BHAT, principal