Urban-Rural Disparity in India’s Primary Education Enrollment: What Makes Urban Parents Turn to Private Schools Despite National Preference for Public Schools?

A recent survey reveals a growing trend of Indian parents, especially in urban areas, choosing private schools over government schools for their children’s primary education. While government schools still hold the majority nationally, urban areas show a marked preference for private institutions, driven by perceptions of better quality, facilities, and a wider range of educational choices.

​A recent survey reveals a growing trend of Indian parents, especially in urban areas, choosing private schools over government schools for their children’s primary education. While government schools still hold the majority nationally, urban areas show a marked preference for private institutions, driven by perceptions of better quality, facilities, and a wider range of educational choices. A recent survey reveals a growing trend of Indian parents, especially in urban areas, choosing private schools over government schools for their children’s primary education. While government schools still hold the majority nationally, urban areas show a marked preference for private institutions, driven by perceptions of better quality, facilities, and a wider range of educational choices.