Democratizing School Transparency Across India
KnowYourSchools is an open public discovery platform mapping over 1.5 million schools across all 28 states and 8 Union Territories using official government UDISE+ open records.
Why KnowYourSchools Exists
Choosing the right school for a child is one of the most critical decisions a family makes. Yet, the traditional discovery process in India has been broken for years.
- ×Commercial websites prioritize schools that pay the highest advertising and lead generation fees.
- ×Crucial metrics like actual pupil-teacher ratios, electricity, and basic toilet facilities are concealed behind slick marketing brochures.
- ×Parent contact details are captured and sold to commercial telemarketing agencies.
- ✓Zero commercial bias: No school can pay to rank higher or hide verified statistics.
- ✓Official government data: Direct access to national UDISE+ records audited by educational authorities.
- ✓100% Privacy-respecting: We do not collect or sell parent phone numbers to admission counselors.
Our Core Principles
How we deliver trustworthy, transparent school intelligence for millions of families.
100% Unbiased & Non-Sponsored
Unlike traditional education portals, we do not accept sponsorships, paid rankings, or promotional listings from schools. Every institution is displayed based purely on verified public records.
Official Government UDISE+ Data
Our index is powered by raw, authoritative data from the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+), administered by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Hyperlocal Proximity & Map Search
Finding a good school starts with distance. Our geospatial search calculates real road and geodesic distances, enabling parents to explore schools within 1 to 15 kilometers of their neighborhood.
Objective Infrastructure & STR Audits
We surface crucial metrics that marketing brochures often conceal: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR), availability of drinking water, functional computer labs, libraries, electricity, and playground facilities.
All Boards & Managements Covered
From CBSE, ICSE, and State Boards to International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge (CIE), plus Government, Private Un-Aided, and Aided institutions across urban and rural India.
Open to Every Parent & Student
Access to education data should never be paywalled. All search tools, district indices, pincode directories, and comparative views on KnowYourSchools are 100% free and open forever.
How Our Data Engine Works
Every school listed on KnowYourSchools originates from the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+), maintained by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Official Open Data Ingest
We process national UDISE+ master datasets across 36 Indian states and territories, capturing verified school IDs, categories, and management codes.
Spatial & PIN Code Index
Every school is cross-referenced with postal pincode boundaries and geographic coordinates to power GPS radius and boundary calculations.
Audited Metrics & Ratios
We calculate true Student-Teacher Ratios, classify board affiliations (CBSE, ICSE, State), and structure essential facility indicators for parents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our data sources, neutrality, and coverage.
Is KnowYourSchools affiliated with the Ministry of Education?
KnowYourSchools is an independent, public-benefit discovery platform. We utilize publicly available open data published by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India under National Open Data policies.
Can a school pay to improve its ranking or remove poor stats?
No. Never. Our platform has a strict zero-monetization policy on rankings and ratings. Metrics such as Student-Teacher Ratios, infrastructure availability, and management categories reflect official government filings without commercial alteration.
How frequently is the school directory updated?
Our data pipeline ingests and synchronizes with official annual UDISE+ survey cycles released by the Government of India, along with continuous geographic normalization and postal code updates.
How can parents search for schools nearby?
Parents can use our 'Schools Near Me' GPS tool to detect their current location, enter a 6-digit Indian PIN code, or search across specific districts and categories using interactive filters.
Start Exploring Verified Schools in Your Area
Search over 1.5 million schools by GPS distance, PIN code, district, or educational board.