8. DG Khetan International School, Malad (West)

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 founders decided to contribute towards the betterment of the society by setting up this school in the heart of the western suburbs in June 2006. So far, seven batches of IGCSE (class 10) and five batches of A level (class 12) have finished schooling.

UNIQUE FEATURES: While nurturing and empowering students academically, the school also strengthens in them Indian values and respect for Indian culture.

Highest Ratings in: Breadth of vision, Innovative teaching, Safety, health and hygiene

Board: IGCSE

Annual Fee: Rs78,200

Number of students: 2498

Student-Teacher ratio: 12:1

Quote: Our school is a beacon guiding the destiny of the students and nurturing them to confidently excel in every aspect of life with sound Indian values.

ARUNDHATI NIKAM, principal