World's Top Schools

The independent, data-driven ranking of the world's best K-12 schools — 1,500+ schools across 60+ countries, scored on an eight-category editorial composite with verified fees and no pay-for-play.

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The full ranking — every school, rank and score
Flagship essay: Why We All Need The World's Best Schools
Methodology
Top State Schools (fee-free)

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