Top 15 Best Private Primary Schools In Kenya

Primary school is a very essential part of a child’s education journey. Most parents would love to take their kids to a school that not only teaches their children how to read and write but also brings them up morally correct and instills in them good values at an early age.

Typically, private primary schools charge a relatively higher amount as school fees compared to their public counterparts. But these institutions offer higher standards of learning to students and unsurprisingly form a more significant chunk of the top primary schools in Kenya in terms of learning standards and academic performance

If You are looking for a good Private Primary School to take your child to, you are probably looking for a reliable school, a school with dignity, a school with a very good reputation in terms of education and the school itself in general, not forgetting a dedicated primary school that continues to strive so as to produce highly educated pupils who perform very well in the country.

1. Citam Schools Woodley

CITAM Primacy Buruburu is part of Christ Is the Answer ministries located off Jogoo Road within Buruburu Estate, Phase 5. It is a private institution that offers both the 8.4.4 and the New Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) education system.

2. Happyland Preparatory School

Happyland Preparatory School is a private primary school in Makadara, Nairobi.  The institution offers a holistic approach to education and focuses more on academics, sports, music, drama, and the arts. As a result, the school has seen a steady rise in academic performance in the last few years.

3. Ruaraka Academy

Ruaraka Academy is a private mixed-day school, with an emphasis on Biblical foundations for their students that offers both the 8-4-4 and the newly introduced 2-6-6-3 education systems.

Established in 1988, this is one of the best-performing schools not only in Nairobi but in Kenya at large. The school’s vision is to train an all-rounded child in body, intellect, and spirit. The school strives to enforce the value of hard work, integrity, and the biblical building of character

4. The Agha Khan Primary Schools, Mombasa

Aga Khan Academy is among the oldest private schools in the county. The Aga khan primary school is a mixed school located in Mombasa Kenya. The school was one of the first schools in Kenya to introduce computer literacy classes for young kids

5. Kakamega Hill School

Kakamega hill school is a private primary school located in the western province of Kenya. The school was established in 2000 and has had over 13000 successful students who have passed through the school. The school has 50 qualified teachers and has won over 30 academic awards.

They offer both the 8-4-4 and CBC education systems and are widely known because of the student’s high level of discipline.

6. Cavina School

Cavina School is a British preparatory school located in Nairobi, Kenya. The school majorly serves children between the age of three and thirteen years of all nationalities, religions, and backgrounds. The school was founded in 1950 by H Massie-Blomfield and has grown from a small group of boys taught in the headmaster’s home to one of the best private schools in Nairobi

7. Makini School, Ngong Road

Makini School is a private primary school that offers the Competency-Based Curriculum from Grade 1 to Grade 3 and the 8-4-4 system from Class 4 to Class 8. Apart from classroom learning, students enjoy a wide range of activities in the school such as Dance classes, digital literacy, voice training, and violin lessons.

8. Bellevue School

Bellevue School is located in the South C area. The private primary school was established in 1992

It is a mixed-day school offering both the 8-4-4 and Kenyan competency-based curriculum (CBC). The school sits in a modern and well-built complex with different amenities such as a standard football field, semi-Olympic size swimming pool, and a well-stocked library

9. Mirema School

Mirema school is located on Mirema Drive, off Thika Road, and was established in 1998 in what seemed like a far-fetched dream of turning a home into a school.

The school is a Christian-based primary school offering the 2.6.6.3, 8.4.4, and the International British curriculum. The school is a mixed-day and boarding school. Students benefit from a rigorous academic program, engaging off-campus programs, creative arts, and different types of extracurricular activities.

10. Milimani Kitengela junior academy primary school

The Milimani Kitengela junior academy primary school is a private educational institution based in Kajiado county. The school offers both the 8-4-4 and CBC education systems and is controlled by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) under the ministry of education

11. Hillside preparatory school

Hillside preparatory school is a private institution located in Eldoret. The school offers both the CBC and 8-4-4 education systems. The school is new and has 8 classrooms, 14 toilets, and 10 teachers. It is open from Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.45 pm.

The school has a small number of students which makes it easier for the teachers to effectively handle and engage with the students

12. Kianda School

Kianda School is a private girls-only primary school in the Westlands area of Nairobi County. Opened in 1977, the school has helped thousands of girls get the best scores at KCPE and become top students in Nairobi County

13. All Saints’ Cathedral Primary School

All Saints Cathedral Primary School Madaraka is an Elementary School, located in Nairobi, Kenya.

Being among the best-performing private school in Kenya, the school develop a legacy of fostering, integrity, compassion, and a willingness to discover, develop and use individual talents to serve a greater good

14. All Saints Kianyaga Academy

The All Saints Kianyaga Academy Primary School is an ordinary private educational institute in Baragwi, Gichugu, Kenya. This school is managed/sponsored by a private individual

15. KBA School

KBA School is a Christian private primary school in Roysambu, Nairobi. The school started in 1991 as an educational ministry of Kahawa West Baptist Church. Since then, it has grown to become one of the best-performing private primary schools in Nairobi County.

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