Best Schools in Burari, Delhi 2026-27

Burari has around 30 schools, most of them CBSE-affiliated, with monthly tuition running from about ₹600 at budget schools to ₹6,000–7,000 at the costlier ones, and the largest cluster in Sant Nagar.

It is an affordable-to-mid belt in North Delhi, almost entirely CBSE, with a handful of state-board and preschool-only setups. Since March 2026 it has been on the metro, with Burari station on the Pink Line.

This page lists schools in Burari with their board, grades, fees and parent reviews, so you can shortlist by budget and grade range.

Where Burari's schools are

Sant Nagar is the densest cluster, holding roughly a third of the area's schools along and around Pusta Road. Nathupura is the next pocket, with more spread across Burari Garhi, Swami Dayanand Enclave, Baba Colony and Uttaranchal Enclave.

If you are choosing on commute, the Sant Nagar and Pusta Road belt gives you the most options within a short distance.

Notable schools in Burari

The better-known CBSE schools include Apex Public School and St. John's Convent School in Sant Nagar, Nalanda Modern Public School, Mount Olivet Senior Secondary, and Joseph and Mary Public School towards Nathupura. Mother's Pride in Burari Garhi is a newer, pricier option, while Oscar Public School and St. Mother Teresa Public School sit at the budget end.

Most run on CBSE; a few, such as Lord Krishna Convent and D.V.S. Public School, follow the Delhi state board.

Which boards Burari schools follow

Burari is predominantly CBSE, with roughly two in three mainstream schools affiliated to it. Most of the rest follow the Delhi state board, and there are several preschool-only setups with no board.

There is no confirmed ICSE or international (IB or IGCSE) school in Burari, so families who want those look to other parts of North or South Delhi.

What schools in Burari cost

Burari sits in Delhi's affordable-to-mid tier. Monthly tuition spans roughly ₹600 at the most budget schools to ₹6,000–7,000 at the priciest, with most mainstream CBSE schools in the ₹1,200 to ₹3,500 band for primary classes.

Senior secondary runs higher, and transport, books and annual charges add on top, so check the total against each school's profile.

Do Burari schools go up to Class 12?

Several do. A number of Burari schools run the full range to Class 12 with Science and Commerce streams, while a larger share, especially the newer schools in Sant Nagar and Kamal Vihar, stop at Class 8 or 10.

If you want one school from nursery to Class 12, filter by grade and check the senior-secondary strength before applying.

Getting to Burari schools

Burari is now on the metro. Burari station opened on the Pink Line in March 2026 as part of Delhi's Ring Metro, with neighbouring stations at Jharoda Majra and Jagatpur Village.

On the road, Pusta Road is the main school spine through Sant Nagar, with the Burari-Nathupura road and the GT Karnal Road belt for wider connectivity. Most senior schools also run their own buses across Burari, Mukherjee Nagar, Timarpur and Jharoda.

How admission works in Burari

Nursery and Class 1 admissions follow the Delhi Directorate of Education's points-based system, with neighbourhood distance carrying the most weight. Forms typically open between November and January, and the session starts in April.

For nursery, most schools want the child to be 3 to 4 years old by 31 March of the admission year.

Finding the right school in Burari

Use the filters above to compare schools in Burari by board, class, fee range and admission status.

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