For families in Ahmedabad, finding a home near top educational institutions is key. This guide highlights the most education-friendly neighborhoods, combining academic access with quality living.
Ahmedabad’s Growing Educational Scene
- 125+ CBSE schools
- 28 IB schools
- 15 Top-performing state-board schools
- 8 Top 200-ranked universities in India
- Coaching centers for competitive exams create academic hubs throughout the city.
Why Living Near Good Schools Matters
- Academic Edge: More time to study, easier access to tutoring
- Lifestyle: Safer, student-friendly areas with lower travel stress
- Financial Value: Better resale and rental potential
- Family Well-being: Improved work-life-school balance
Top Education-Friendly Localities
- Prahlad Nagar – Premium Education Zone
- Top schools: Riverside (IB), Udgam (CBSE), EuroSchool
- Luxurious gated communities and green spaces
- Avg. price: ₹12,000–18,000/sq.ft | Rent: ₹35K–75K/month
- Ideal for: NRIs, professionals, premium buyers
- Bodakdev – Balanced & Green
- Schools: MGIS (IB), Zydus (CBSE), Nirma University
- Modern homes with community areas
- Avg. price: ₹9,500–14,000/sq.ft
- Ideal for: Academics, holistic families
- Satellite – Old-School Academic Hub
- Schools: DPS East, Anand Niketan, H.L. College, Xavier’s
- Walkable neighborhoods with cafes, parks, and libraries
- Avg. price: ₹10,500–15,000/sq.ft
- Ideal for: Families with college and school-going children
- Vastral – Affordable & Growing
- Schools: Silver Oak University, Gurukul, Govt. Schools
- Budget apartments, growing infrastructure
- Avg. price: ₹4,800–6,500/sq.ft
- Ideal for: Budget buyers, first-time homeowners
- Gota – University District
- Institutions: Gujarat University, Ahmedabad University
- Student-friendly housing and affordable cafés
- Avg. price: ₹5,500–7,500/sq.ft
- Ideal for: Students, professors, rental investors
Emerging Education-Focused Areas
- Shela – New international schools
- Bopal – Affordable housing + CBSE schools
- New Nikol – Industrial area with rising education infra
- Motera – Sports + education mix
- Changodar – Near future tech campuses
Investment Benefits in These Areas
- High demand from families = low vacancy
- Year-round rental income
- Better long-term value appreciation
- Constant demand from students and staff
Key Factors for Families
- Preferred curriculum (IB, CBSE, State Board)
- Distance from work and school
- Budget flexibility
- Long-term education goals
How AroundTown Realty Helps
- School-to-locality matching
- Admission updates & advice
- Customized home searches based on school preference
- Future educational development forecasts
- End-to-end relocation & documentation support
Final Picks
- Luxury + education → Prahlad Nagar
- Balanced life → Bodakdev
- Academic tradition → Satellite
- Budget buyers → Vastral
- University proximity → Gota
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