Top 10 Best Schools in Accra

Best Schools in Accra

If you are searching for the best schools in Ghana for your children, Accra is where the strongest options sit. The capital holds international, British, IB, and faith-based schools that families across West Africa apply to. From Airport Residential to Cantonments, Ridge, and East Legon, parents have real choice within a short drive of the major business districts.

Here are the ten best schools in Accra worth your shortlist.

Why Accra Sets the Pace for the Best Schools in Ghana

Diplomats, expat professionals, and returning diaspora families have shaped demand for quality education in Accra for decades. Schools followed. That history explains why the city now clusters so many strong options inside neighbourhoods like Airport Residential, Cantonments, Ridge, and Abelemkpe. You get choice, accreditation, and a community of families who take schooling seriously.

The Ten Schools

  1. Association International School (Airport Residential). Founded in 1963 and sitting on Patrice Lumumba Road, AIS runs the full International Baccalaureate from preschool through Grade 12. It offers day and optional boarding, with a five-acre campus close to the airport and embassies.
  2. Ghana International School (Cantonments). Established in 1955, GIS delivers the English National Curriculum, with IGCSE and A-Levels in the upper years. Accredited by the Council of International Schools, it is one of the oldest and most respected names in the country.
  3. Lincoln Community School (Abelemkpe). An IB World School running the Primary, Middle, and Diploma Programmes plus a US High School Diploma. With more than 60 nationalities enrolled, it is one of the most diverse campuses in Accra and a reliable route to top global universities.
  4. Safari International School. British Early Years Foundation Stage for preschool and Cambridge-certified primary. It takes children from as young as six months, with campuses in Airport Residential, Cantonments, East Legon, and Tema. Useful for working parents who need both early care and short drop-offs.
  5. Galaxy International School. British and Ghanaian curriculum across day and boarding, with science labs, sports courts, and over 35 nationalities represented. The preschool sits in Roman Ridge and the secondary campus in Cantonments. Strong all-round facilities for families who want breadth.
  6. The International School of Accra. An IB school covering preschool to high school, grown from the older Jack and Jill nursery on Airport Residential. Its multicultural student body suits families who want a global outlook from the early years.
  7. Roman Ridge School. A respected British-curriculum school in the heart of Roman Ridge, valued for academic standards and a settled learning environment. A solid choice for primary and secondary years close to Airport City.
  8. SOS Hermann-Gmeiner International College. Sitting outside the city centre, this college focuses on holistic education, social responsibility, and community engagement for middle and high schoolers. Worth the drive for families drawn to its ethos.
  9. Petite Scholars International (Airport Residential). Established in 2016, offering British EYFS and Cambridge Primary. A smaller, focused option for early and primary years with strong attention to each child.
  10. Funhouse Nursery (Airport Residential). A bilingual, multinational nursery known for warm teachers and a secure, stimulating setting. A solid first step for your youngest before primary school.

How Parents Should Shortlist

Match the curriculum to your plan first. IB and Cambridge both travel well for university entry abroad, while the Ghanaian curriculum keeps options open at home. Then book tours, since a campus visit tells you more than any brochure. Ask about class sizes, safety, teacher turnover, and the real all-in fees beyond tuition. Apply early, because the strongest schools fill places fast and many run entrance assessments.

A practical tip from years of advising families in Accra: drive the actual school run at 7:30 am before you commit. Traffic on paper and traffic in real life are two different things. Where you live around your school choice will shape your weekday life more than the school fees do.

Why Your Address Matters

Living within easy reach of these schools changes your daily rhythm. Shorter commutes mean calmer mornings, more time with your children, and less stress for the parent doing pickup. VAAL developments across Accra, including AGORA on Liberation Road, Legato Heights in Ridge, and PUNA in Airport West, place you within minutes of many of the best schools in Ghana while keeping you close to work, the airport, and the city centre.

To explore family-friendly apartments near these schools, contact VAAL on 0800 888 888, email info@vaal.com.gh, or visit vaal.com.gh.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Which curriculum is best for my child? 

It depends on where you see them studying later. IB and Cambridge are widely accepted by universities worldwide, while the Ghanaian curriculum suits families staying within the local system.

  1. Where are most of the best schools in Accra located? 

Airport Residential, Cantonments, Ridge, Abelemkpe, and East Legon hold most of the top options.

  1. Do these schools take expat and diaspora children? 

Yes. Many were built around international and diplomatic families and enrol dozens of nationalities.

  1. When should I apply? 

Start six to twelve months ahead. Top schools fill places early and some require assessments.

  1. Are there good options for very young children? 

Yes. Safari, Petite Scholars, and Funhouse all cater to early years inside or near Airport Residential.arly years inside or near Airport Residential.