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Top Primary Schools in East Africa

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EABD lists 3,771 primary schools in East Africa. The top-ranked are Tayo Primary School - مدرسة تايو الابتدائية, Taj International School and MyShaqo Academy.

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The top 10 primary schools in East Africa

  1. Tayo Primary School - مدرسة تايو الابتدائية Dhusamareb
  2. Taj International School Hargeisa
  3. MyShaqo Academy Burao
  4. Hilal International Academy Mogadishu
  5. Faculty of Languages Mogadishu
  6. Bildhaan Academy Borama
  7. ABC Academy Schools Hargeysa, Somaliland Hargeisa
  8. Toddler house preschool Kinondoni
  9. The Schoolhouse Kinondoni
  10. The Apton School Kinondoni

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How to choose a primary school in East Africa

Choose a school or college on accreditation, results and fit.

  1. Confirm the institution is registered or accredited by the education authority.
  2. Ask for recent results and what happens to graduates.
  3. Get the full fees including levies, transport, uniforms and exams.
  4. Visit and ask about class sizes and teacher qualifications.
  5. Read reviews on EABD from parents and students.

About primary schools in East Africa

East Africa has one of the youngest populations on the planet and a school-going cohort that has roughly tripled in a generation. That demographic reality has built an education sector that runs from village primary schools and secondary academies through TVET colleges and universities to a thriving private tutoring market and a rapidly maturing edtech industry building platforms in Nairobi, Kampala, and Kigali.

The education businesses listed on EABD include schools at every level, training institutions, language and exam-prep tutors, edtech platforms, learning-management vendors, and ancillary services from uniforms to school transport. Parents, students, and corporate L&D teams can compare verified providers by location, programme, and rating, and reach out directly to the school or tutor without going through a marketing agency.

Primary Schools in East Africa: common questions

How many primary schools are there in East Africa?

EABD lists 3,771 primary schools in East Africa as of 18 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top primary schools in East Africa?

EABD's top-ranked primary schools are Tayo Primary School - مدرسة تايو الابتدائية, Taj International School and MyShaqo Academy. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

How do I choose a primary school in East Africa?

Confirm the institution is registered or accredited by the education authority. Ask for recent results and what happens to graduates. Get the full fees including levies, transport, uniforms and exams.

How do I list my primary school on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.