11 Best Secondary Schools in Nigeria: Latest Ranking (Lagos, Abuja and Anambra)

 Are you searching online for best secondary schools in Nigeria? Or best High Schools in Nigeria?

I will show you Nigeria’s top 11 best secondary schools in this post. Continue reading!

Education is a worthy investment that produces amazing benefits in the long term. Every parent has an obligation towards their child(ren), to not just provide education, but a good one.

For that reason, parents spend time searching for the best academies around them and so, I believe that this article is timely.

We shall look at the best Secondary Schools in Nigeria by latest ranking. Though we will focus on Lagos and Abuja for now.

Also Read: National Open University Portal

Good Education and Schools

Now, there are over 100,000 privately owned secondary schools in Nigeria and the number is on a steady rise.

With the increase in colleges, there seems to be a drop in the quality of education as these schools are not up to standard, leaving people a bit confused about where to take their kids.

If you are around Abuja and Lagos looking for the best Secondary Schools to take your kids to, I have a list below.

Best Secondary Schools in Nigeria (Abuja and Lagos)

These High Schools have been ranked on the basis of students’ performance in national and international exams, the quality of Alumni, experience and skills of management, availability of equipment and quality of learning environment.

The schools are:

1. Corona Schools, Lagos

The school is 65 years old and with outstanding teaching methodologies, a rich curriculum, skilled staff, conducive learning environment, and involvement in extracurriculars, is it easily ranked as the best Secondary school in Nigeria.

Corona schools can be found at Lekki, Apapa, Victoria Island, and Ikoyi.

2. Chrisland International School, Lagos

It is known for quality and excellence and has maintained it for 4 decades.

There are various Chrisland schools in Lekki, Idimu, Ikeja, and Festac Area.

3. Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja

Loyola Jesuit College is a boarding dedicated to building students academically, spiritually, mentally and morally to fit into all aspects of society.

Address: 12 Loyola Street, Off Karu-Karshi Road Gidan Mangoro, Karu, Abuja

4. Children’s International School, Lagos

With a simple vision to nurture, empower and transform, the CIS has raised achieving students, who are passionate about learning and ambitious.

It is at Plot 8, Amore Street, Off Freedom Way, End of Admiralty Road, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

5. Atlantic Hall School, Lagos

This school has reflected excellence for 31 years now.

It prepares students for global leadership, and empowers them to bring innovative solutions to problems.

Address: Atlantic Hall, Poka Epe, Lagos, Nigeria

6. Rainbow College, Lagos

The college has a reputation for all-round excellence, in academics, morals and extra curriculars.

The day college is found at 51 Johnson Street, off Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos

7. Premiere Academy, Abuja

It is a boarding school that focuses on raising leaders.

It is said that every child in Premiere Academy becomes “an effective communicator, an independent learner, a high achiever, a critical thinker, an ethical individual and a world-class citizen.”

8. American International School of Lagos

The American curriculum and learning experience is the core of the system.

The teachers are skilled and experienced to inspire, build and guide children to be able to think for them selves and solve problems.

Address: Federal Estates, Victoria Island, Lagos

9. Grange School

It was founded in 1958 with a vision to provide top-quality education.

The school encourages students to be  charitable and participate in extra-curricular activities such as chess, scrabble, arts and crafts, and sports.

Address: Harold Shodipo Cresent, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

10. Capital Science Academy, Abuja

The Academy’s curriculum is centred around the requirements of WAEC and enriched with an international curriculum.

It gives place to extracurriculars enhance the child’s social, mental, and spiritual health.

It is both a day and a boarding school.

11. Grundtvig International Secondary School, Anambra State

Grundtvig International Secondary School in Anambra State Nigeria is the winner of the 2020 Presidential Award for Best Private Secondary School in Nigeria.

The school has been doing excellently well in WAEC, NECO and several other national and international exams and academic competitions.

Now you have the list of the Best Secondary Schools in Nigeria presently. I hope it helps you in your decision making.