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15 Best Secondary Schools in Lagos in 2023 (Updated)

Bukki Bello

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31 January, 2023

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Best secondary schools in Lagos in 2023


Based on available objective information on Lagos secondary schools’ performance in the international and national examination, performance in both local and international competitions (academic and extracurricular), and alumni achievements in recent years, below is a list of the best secondary schools in Lagos in

2023.


These school schools stand out in the poll of thousands of other schools operating in Lagos. Please note that the list of best schools in Lagos below is arranged in no specific order.


This list is reviewed from time to time and other schools may be added as we get updated information.


Best secondary schools in Lagos - 2023


Chrisland International School

Greensprings Schools

Rainbow College

Meadow Hall

British International School, VI

Grange, Ikeja

Avi-Cenna International School, Ikeja

Atlantic Hall, Epe

American International School, VI

New Hall International School

Vivian Vowlwr Ikeja

Lagoon school

Grenville International School, Ikeja

Calab British Academy

Temple school


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1.      Chrisland International Schools

Chrisland International Schools is at the forefront in the private education sector in Nigeria and beyond. The school helps to nurture children to become all they can be through quality all-round education, from kindergarten to tertiary level. 


In 2022, Chrisland ranked number 1 in the best schools in Nigeria ranking by Edusko. Interestingly, this year, Chrisland still ranks among the top three best secondary schools in Nigeria. 


Dedicated to the general advancement of humanity through quality education, service and total commitment, Chrisland is synonymous with excellence in education, thus a first choice for Nigerian parents at home and abroad.


Chrisland leads among other private schools in Nigeria to earn a spot on the list of the best schools in Nigeria in 2023.


In one of the recent WAEC results, at Chrisland VGC, out of 67 that sat for the exam, 45 had A1, 15 had B2 and 7 had B3 in Mathematics. For the English Language, 11 had A1, 32 had B2 and 21 had B3. Only 21 sat for Further Mathematics and 20 had A1 while 1 person had B2.


In 2022, Solange Oluwateniola Akinwumi, Michael Chijioke Isiguzo & Michael Okoro were elected Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General and Undersecretary of 2022 NISSMUN Conference.


Chrisland students have gained admissions into some of the best universities in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Canada, USA, and other countries of the world.


Their alumni since its establishment continue to bear the light wherever they go thereby making their alma mater proud.


For instance, Daniel Oluwatomisin Oluwalana emerged Winner of the 2021 Ammon S. Andes National Award from the National Aerospace Engineering Society Honour, Sigma Gamma Tau, among many other awards and recognitions. Dr Bunmi Sotayo emerged Engineer of the Year Award at the 2021 Engineering Talent Awards by Equal Engineer.


The school’s board comprises some of the most successful educationists and top leaders from diverse walks of life. Mrs. High Chief Dr. (Mrs) Winifred Adefolahan Awosika (OON) is the founder and chairman. Mrs Awosika upon graduation from The University College, Ibadan, where she had a BA Degree in English language in 1966, attended the University of Lagos for a postgraduate diploma in Education, and taught in several reputable schools before she established Chrisland Schools Limited in 1977.


High Chief Dr. (Mrs.) Winifred Adefolahan Awosika has won several awards. And recognition. She was conferred with the Nigeria National Merit Award: Officer of the Order of the Niger – OON in 2004.


2.      Greensprings Schools

Greensprings School is an independent, non-partisan, day and boarding school for boys and girls from 18 months to 18 years.

Greensprings School was established in January 1985.


As a result of its rich curriculum and the excellent academic performance of its students over the years, the school has become one of the most sought-after international schools in Lagos and all over Nigeria.


The school is highly reputed as one of the few leading private secondary schools in Lagos and Nigeria as a whole. Some of their campuses are in Anthony, Lekki, and Ikoyi, Lagos.


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3.      Rainbow College

Rainbow College is a leading co-educational secondary school in Nigeria that applies a global approach to teaching and nurturing in an ideal environment for the exercise of learning.


Renowned for having one of the highest standards for education in Nigeria, the school constantly looks to modernize its curriculum whenever possible which explains its continued excellent outcomes.


Rainbow’s student performances in examinations at home and abroad testify to the quality of education it school impacts. In the 2021 WAEC, 100% of Rainbow College students had A1-B3 in Mathematics, 100% had A1-B3 in Biology and 98% had A1-B3 in Chemistry and Physics.


Rainbow College is one of the best schools in Lagos in 2023 that your child can be enrolled in.


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4.      Meadow Hall

Another leading private school secondary school in Lagos in 2023 is Meadow Hall.


Meadow Hall is a co-educational institution founded in July 2002 where an integrated scheme made up of the British National Curriculum and the Nigerian Curriculum is offered.


The school is committed to raising excellent and Godly children that will attain their highest potential in life.


With the result of its hard work in the past year, Meadow hall has conveniently earned itself a space as one of the best secondary schools in Lagos in 2023.


Over 40% of their students gain admission into top universities in the UK, while 20%30% of their students were admitted into some of the best schools in Canada and 30%-40% were admitted into schools in the USA in 2021.


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5.      British International School, VI

BIS, VI Leading as one of the best private schools in Lagos and Nigeria, British International School has a proven record of excellence. BIS is a multi-national, co-educational school offering a British-style curriculum to students aged between 11 and 18 years.


It serves both the Nigerian local community and expatriates looking for a British education within an international setting. BIS remains one of the best secondary schools in Lagos. The school remains one of the best private schools in Lagos in 2023.


6.      Grange, Ikeja

Grange ranks as one of the best private schools in Lagos in 2023.


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Grange School is an all-through 5 to 16-day and residential school in which pupils, teachers, and parents, work and learn together.


The school operates as a not-for-profit, co-educational, English National Curriculum, independent, day school set on beautiful grounds within the Government Reservation Area (GRA), Ikeja.


Best schools in Lagos – 2023


7.      Avi-Cenna International School, Ikeja

Avicenna was founded in 1989. The school is an independent school with a strong academic and pastoral tradition.


The school embraces innovation and change that best preparers pupils for the challenges they will face in the years ahead.


Located at 6 Harold Shodipo Crescent GRA, Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria, the school ranks as one of the best in Lagos in 2023.


8.      Atlantic Hall, Epe

Atlantic Hall is one of the best boarding secondary schools in Lagos state.


The school’s ultimate goal is to guide each student to identify and develop their talents and interests to the best of their ability.


Located in Epe, Lagos state, the school was established in January 1986. Today, Atlantic Hall School has built an enviable reputation for itself as one of the best institutions of learning in Nigeria.


9.      American International School, VI

American International School is another leading secondary school in Lagos state in 2023. The school is an international school with an amazing and supportive community.


Parents, educators, school board members, alumni, and other supporters continually show their love and dedication to the school.


The schools' students represent fifty-five countries. AISL is one of the leading schools in Lagos.


10.  New Hall International School

Established over a decade ago, New Hall International School has risen to join the ranks of top private secondary schools in Lagos.


The school boasts of standard art studios in primary and college, fully air-conditioned classrooms with interactive boards and projectors, world-class Physics, Chemistry, and Biology laboratories in the School College, etc.


11.  Vivian Fowler, Ikeja

Vivian Fowler Memorial College has proven itself as the best girls-only secondary school not only in Lagos but Nigeria as a whole.


The school is for girls aged 10 -18 and they provide day and boarding school experience that makes young lives extraordinary.


The school is located at Plot 5 Billings way, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.


12.  Lagoon School

Lagoon School is a day school for girls only and the first project of the Nigerian Association for Women`s Advancement (NAWA), a not-for-profit and non-governmental educational and social trust dedicated to investing in the girl child for the good he society.


The school is located at Ladipo Omotesho Cole Street, Off Adewunmi Adebimpe Drive, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki.


Best Secondary Schools in Lagos in 2023


13.  Grenville International School, Ikeja

Grenville is reputed as one of the best schools in Lagos.

The school follows the British curriculum and as such students at various points in their studies, will be expected to take examinations in final preparation for both the IGCSE and Cambridge A Level/International Degree Foundation programme.

The school is located at 18, Ladoke Akintola Street, GRA Ikeja Lagos.


14.  Temple School, Ikeja

Here is another well-reputed school located in Lagos. Temple School runs a cyclical assessment system that informs teachers' planning and preparation, while also providing a data-based evaluation of student progress.


All children in the primary and secondary sections sit for internal Cycle Tests each half term, and one internal end of term examination.


They are located at 4-6 Odegbami Street, Off Aba Johnston Street, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos


15.  Caleb British Academy

Caleb British International School is a Day/Boarding co-educational Primary/ Secondary School located at Abijo GRA, Lekki, Lagos State.


CBIS offers a rich British/Nigerian Curriculum and has best- in class Team of Teachers and staff, impacting values and preparing children to be equipt for futuendeavorurs in life.


16.  Dansol High School, Ikeja

Dansol is a Christian school where an atmosphere that emphasizes Christian values and morals is created.

The students are encouraged and supported to imbibe and live with these values for the rest of their lives.


Dansol ranks as one of the top leading schools in Lagos state.

Established in 1995, the school ranks among the best in Lagos. The school is located at 13/15 Acme Crescent, off Acme Road, Off Agidingbi Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos.


17.  Edgewood College, Lekki

Edgewood College is a Christian, co-educational and Residential College, committed to developing students into God-fearing and exemplary leaders.


The school's aim is to partner with parents to nurture students who thrive on challenges, have great potential, are generous, and show this in their willingness and attitude to serve.


They are located at Plot 3 Block 14, Kayode Otitoju Street (Road 38), Off Admiralty Way (By Tantalizers), Lekki Phase 1.

Here we go for the list of the best schools in Lagos in 2023.


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Bukki Bello

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