There are two categories of schools in Nepal: community and institutional. While institutional schools are supported by their own funds or other non-governmental sources, community receive regular government grants. A significant portion of government funds are allocated to community schools. Community school teachers participate in several professional development training programs that have strengthened their ability to give kids a high-quality education.

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Many community schools in the Kathmandu Valley are currently seeing an increase in enrollment. When it comes to admissions, government schools are often overlooked in favor of private ones. Our society has a propensity to see attending pricey private schools as a status symbol and to see attending community schools as a sign of inferiority. However, a lot of parents are increasingly enrolling their children in community schools instead of private ones."

Top Community schools in the Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur), are renowned for their excellent academic performance and high caliber of instruction. These schools have significantly improved their reputation, frequently equal or surpassing private schools on national exams.

This is due to the fact that community schools prioritize students' multifaceted development in addition to their academic performance. Excellent outcomes, technology-friendly instruction, a disciplined setting, and creative activities are some of the ways that community schools are delivering top-notch education.  By offering top-notch education, lifelong skill development, and competitiveness in the global economy, community schools have enhanced their reputation.

Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpurare home to numerous excellent community schools. Some of the popular ones in Kathmandu include, Viswa Niketan Secondary School (Tripureshwa) , Durbar High School (Ranipokhari), Gyanodaya Secondary School (Bafal), Tarun Madhyamik Vidyalaya (Balaju), Shram Rashtriya Secondary School (Kumarigal), Mahendra Rastriya Secondary School (Baluwatar), Janakalyan Secondary School (Boudhha),  Bal Uddhar Secondary School (Budhanilkantha), and Neel Barahi Secondary School (Kalimati).  

Tri-Padma Vidyashram Secondary School (Pulchok), Adarsha Saula Yubak Secondary School (Bungmati), Prabhat Secondary School (Gwarko), Harisiddhi Secondary School (Harisiddhi), and Shramik Shanti Secondary School (Chyasal) are a few of the well-known ones in Lalitpur.  Among the popular ones in Bhaktapur are Medha Secondary School (Tekhapukhu), Bagiswori Secondary School (Chyamhasinga), Khwopa Secondary School (Dekocha), and Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya (Sallaghari).

The following is a list of some of the popular community schools in Kathmanduu Valley (Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur):

1. Durbar High School (Bhanu Secondary School), Ranipokhari, Kathmandu
Durbar High School, also known as Bhanu Secondary School, holds the distinction of being Nepal's oldest modern educational institution.Established in 1854, it is the first formal school of Nepal. Located right in front of Ranipokhari, Kathmandu, previously it taught only members of the ruling family, but was opened to private citizens in 1902.
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2. Viswa Niketan Secondary School, Tripureshwar, Kathmandu
Viswa Niketan Secondary School, established in the year 2003 B.S, is a full-fledged, non-profit-oriented educational institution with a long and glorious academic history. The school, located in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, has been successfully running its +2 programs since 2052 B.S. in affiliation with the then HSEB, Nepal. The school offers 10+2 programs in the streams of Science, Management, Humanities, Education, and Law under the management of senior educationists and well-experienced teaching faculties.
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3. Gyanodaya Secondary School, Bafal,Kathmandu
Gyanodaya Secondary School, located at Bafal, Kathmandu, a leading community-based government-supported school in Nepal. The school is a well-established, community-based, government-granted educational institution founded in 2020 B.S. through the collective effort of local community members. The school is committed to providing quality, practical, and value-based education that supports the holistic development of students.
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4 Tarun Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Balaju, Kathmandu
Tarun Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, also known as "Tarun Secondary School," is one of the renowned  government schools in Nepal, located in the Balaju Ward No. 16 of Kathmandu District. The school has set a benchmark in quality education, innovation, and inclusive learning.
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4. Tri-Padma Vidyashram Secondary School (Tri-Padma Vidhyashram Secondary School), Pulchowk, Lalitpur
Tri-Padma Vidyashram  Secondary School is one of the well-established forerunner community schools in Nepal  offering a stimulating curriculum and a supportive environment to ensure our students experience success every day.The School was founded in 2004 to provide students with excellent academic programs and a nurturing environment with close student-teacher relationships. Secondary School prepares students or success both personally and academically.
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5. Medha Secondary School, Tekhapukhu, Bhaktapur
Established in 2004 BS, Medha School is the leading example that has disseminated a positive message throughout the country that community schools also can impart a high level of quality education. The success of Medha Secondary School is attributed to the dedication of its teachers and the strong collaboration with the school management committee. Medha Secondary School received recognition in 2076 B.S. for having the best SEE scores among Bagmati Province's community schools. Additionally, the Ministry of Education of the Government of Nepal named it the Best School of the Year 2076.
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7. Shram Rashtriya Secondary School, Kumarigal, Kathmandu
Shram National Secondary School, located in Kumarigal, Kathmandu, is a community school that has succeeded in providing excellent academic results. Since its founding in 2020 BS, the school has continuously achieved exceptional district-level achievements and been recognized as a top-performing community school by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
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8. Mahendra Rastriya Secondary School, Baluwatar, Kathmandu-4
Mahendra Rastriya Secondary School (MRSS), located in Thirbam Sadak, Baluwatar,Kathmandu, is a prestigious educational institution, founded in 1956. The school has been dedicated to delivering accessible and quality education to generations of students. The School aims to provide an enriching learning environment that fosters intellectual and personal growth. The School is distinguished by its extensive academic programs, spanning from Nursery to Grade 12.
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9. Janakalyan Secondary School, Boudhha Mahankal, Kathmandu
Janakalyan Secondary School, located at  Baudhha Mahankal-6, Kathmandu, is a renowned educational institution has nurtured and shaped the minds of countless students, setting a high standard in the world of academia.This prestigious school boasts a vibrant and thriving student body. As a government school, Janakalyan Secondary School operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Education. This guarantees a standard of education that meets and often surpasses governmental benchmarks.
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10. Padmakanya Vidyashram Secondary School, Dillibazar, Kathmandu
Founded on 21 January 1948 (2004 Magh 8), Padma Kanya Vidyashram Secondary School, is a prestigious government school located in Dillibazar, Kathmandu, Nepal.  Padma Kanya Vidyashram has been a trailblazer in producing thousands of competent and accomplished women over the years, including the well-known literary artist Parijat (Bishnukumari Waiba).The school serves around 9,000 students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The School continues to carry on its tradition of empowering women via education and making a substantial contribution to social advancement by emphasizing the provision of high-quality education at a reasonable cost and establishing scholarship programs for worthy students.
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11. Bal Uddhar Secondary School, Kapan,Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu
Bal Uddhar Secondary School (BUSS)- a model community school at Kathmandu, is located at Budhanilkantha Municipality -10, Kapan, Kathmandu, in Bagmati Province. It was established in 2046B.S (1990A.D) with a huge support of local residents, educationists, intellectuals, politicians and all other well-wishers.  This academic institution explores a huge platform for holistic development of our students. The school has been imparting quality education as a leading community school of this area.
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12. Neel Barahi Secondary School, Kalimati,Tankeshwor, Kathmandu
Founded in 2010 BS/1954 A.D., Neel Barahi Secondary School (NBSS) has been serving students with the goal of producing competitive, highly professional, productive, critical, creative, and morally responsible pupils. The School is situated in Kalimati, a peaceful area with easy access to Kathmandu's dependable and frequent public transportation system. It is situated close to the Neel Barahi temple and directly behind the Kalimati vegetable market.
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