Best Schools near Devanahalli 2026 (CBSE, ICSE & IB)
Published 24 Jun 2026 · Last updated 24 Jun 2026
Families buying a home want good schools within an easy drive, and the Devanahalli corridor in North Bengaluru now offers a strong mix of IB, ICSE and CBSE schools. This guide lists the best-known schools near Devanahalli for 2026, compared on board, school type and the approximate drive from the airport belt, so a homebuyer can match a project to a child's school.
Devanahalli sits along NH-44 (Bellary Road) beside Kempegowda International Airport, with the established schools of the Yelahanka belt just to the south. That gives the area both newer campuses close to the airport town and older, well-rated schools a short drive away — a practical reason the corridor appeals to young families, not only to investors.
Schools near Devanahalli 2026 — Comparison Overview
| School | Curriculum / Board | Type | Approx. Drive from Devanahalli |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill International School | IB (PYP, MYP, DP) | Day & Boarding | ~10–15 min |
| Akash International School | CBSE | Day | ~10–20 min |
| Canadian International School | IB | Day | ~25–35 min |
| Vidyashilp Academy | ICSE & Cambridge | Day | ~25–35 min |
| Delhi Public School (DPS) North | CBSE | Day | ~30–40 min |
| Ryan International School | CBSE & ICSE | Day | ~25–35 min |
Drive times above are indicative and depend on the exact project, the route and traffic. Confirm the current fees, admission dates and distance directly with each school before you decide.
What to Check When Picking a School near Devanahalli?
The right school is the one that fits your child's needs and your daily commute. Four checks separate an easy choice from a stressful one.
- Board fit: match the curriculum to your plans — IB and Cambridge for a global path, CBSE for a national, exam-aligned route, ICSE for a strong English and all-round base.
- Real drive time: test the school run at peak hours from the actual project, not just the map distance, because NH-44 traffic varies through the day.
- Day vs boarding: decide early, since a residential option such as Stonehill changes how close you need to live.
- Home readiness & RERA: if you are buying off-plan, line up the possession date with the school year and confirm the project on the K-RERA portal before you commit.
Bottom line: shortlist on board and drive time first, then visit the campuses and confirm fees before you lock a home nearby.
1. Stonehill International School
Stonehill International School at Tarahunise, just off NH-44, is the closest premium campus to Devanahalli. As an IB World School it runs the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes, and it offers both day and residential (boarding) options on a large green campus. It suits families who want a full IB pathway near the airport town, with the choice of boarding for older students.
- Curriculum: IB (PYP, MYP, DP)
- Type: Day & Boarding
- Location: Tarahunise, near Devanahalli
- Approx. drive: ~10–15 min
Bottom line: the nearest IB campus, and the main boarding option for the corridor.
2. Akash International School
Akash International School brings a CBSE option within Devanahalli itself, so younger children can stay close to home with a short, predictable school run. It works for families who want a mainstream, exam-aligned board nearby rather than a longer drive to the Yelahanka belt. Confirm the current grades offered and admission dates with the school.
- Curriculum: CBSE
- Type: Day
- Location: Devanahalli
- Approx. drive: ~10–20 min
Bottom line: the closest CBSE choice for a short daily school run.
3. Canadian International School
Canadian International School (CIS) in the Yelahanka belt is a long-established IB World School with strong sports and arts facilities. It is a popular pick for families wanting an international curriculum with a wider campus and a track record, accepting a slightly longer drive from Devanahalli in return. It suits buyers prioritising an established IB name over the shortest commute.
- Curriculum: IB
- Type: Day
- Location: Yelahanka
- Approx. drive: ~25–35 min
Bottom line: an established IB campus for families happy with a Yelahanka-belt commute.
4. Vidyashilp Academy
Vidyashilp Academy is a well-regarded school in the Yelahanka area offering ICSE along with a Cambridge stream. It is known for academics and a balanced, all-round programme, and it gives Devanahalli families a strong non-IB international option. It fits buyers who want ICSE or Cambridge rather than IB or CBSE, within a reasonable drive.
- Curriculum: ICSE & Cambridge
- Type: Day
- Location: Yelahanka
- Approx. drive: ~25–35 min
Bottom line: a strong ICSE and Cambridge choice for the corridor.
5. Delhi Public School (DPS) North
Delhi Public School North, towards Sahakar Nagar on the Yelahanka side, is a large CBSE school from a trusted national network. It offers the scale, facilities and structured CBSE programme many families look for at a mid-range fee compared with the IB campuses. It suits buyers who want a recognised CBSE brand and are comfortable with the longer end of the corridor commute.
- Curriculum: CBSE
- Type: Day
- Location: Sahakar Nagar / Yelahanka
- Approx. drive: ~30–40 min
Bottom line: a trusted, large-scale CBSE option from a national network.
6. Ryan International School
Ryan International School in the Yelahanka belt runs CBSE and ICSE streams under a widely-known national brand. It gives families a choice of board within one campus and rounds out the corridor's mainstream options alongside DPS and Akash. Confirm the exact streams and grades offered at the nearest branch before you shortlist it.
- Curriculum: CBSE & ICSE
- Type: Day
- Location: Yelahanka
- Approx. drive: ~25–35 min
Bottom line: a flexible CBSE-or-ICSE option under a familiar national brand.
How Schools Shape a Home Buy in Devanahalli
For a family, the school often decides the home. A new launch by Prestige Group such as Prestige Devanahalli at Poojanahalli sits within the same airport belt as these campuses, so the school run stays short while the home benefits from the corridor's airport-led growth. If schooling is your priority, weigh the drive to your chosen board against the project's possession date and price.
You can review the Prestige Devanahalli floor plans and the price list to check which layout and budget fit a family close to these schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the best schools near Devanahalli?
The best-known schools near Devanahalli include Stonehill International School at Tarahunise, Akash International School in Devanahalli, and Canadian International School, Vidyashilp Academy, Delhi Public School North and Ryan International School in the Yelahanka belt — covering IB, ICSE and CBSE curricula.
2. Are there international (IB) schools near Devanahalli?
Yes. Stonehill International School at Tarahunise, very close to Devanahalli, is an IB World School offering the PYP, MYP and Diploma programmes, and Canadian International School in Yelahanka also follows the IB curriculum.
3. How far are good schools from Devanahalli apartments?
The nearest schools, such as Stonehill International and Akash International, are within about 10 to 20 minutes by road. Yelahanka-belt schools are roughly 25 to 40 minutes away, depending on the exact project and traffic. Confirm the latest drive time with each school.
4. Which CBSE schools are near Devanahalli?
CBSE options on the corridor include Akash International School in Devanahalli, Delhi Public School (DPS) North towards Sahakar Nagar, and Ryan International School in Yelahanka, which runs CBSE and ICSE streams.
5. Is Devanahalli a good location for families with school-going children?
Devanahalli suits families because it pairs a quieter, low-density airport suburb with access to IB, ICSE and CBSE schools within a short drive, plus the Aerospace SEZ and business parks that keep jobs close to home.
6. Are there boarding schools near Devanahalli?
Stonehill International School at Tarahunise offers both day and residential (boarding) options near Devanahalli. Most other corridor schools, such as Canadian International School and Vidyashilp Academy, are primarily day schools.
Conclusion
Schools near Devanahalli now span IB, ICSE and CBSE, from Stonehill International right beside the airport town to the established Yelahanka-belt campuses a short drive south. For a 2026 homebuyer, that mix is a real advantage: you can pick a board first, then choose a home within an easy school run.
Shortlist one or two schools that match your child's board and your commute, then line them up against the projects nearby — book a site visit to test the drive and compare homes in person before you decide.
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