Dehradun is famous for boarding, but it also has strong day schools — several with decades of history and fees far below the boarding tier. This guide covers eight of them from the PickMySchool directory, with board, fees where listed, address and website. If you want residential options instead, see our guide to boarding schools beyond Doon and Welham.
At a Glance
| School | Board | Classes | Est. | Listed fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas' College | ICSE/ISC | To XII | c. 1916 | — |
| Jaswant Modern | CBSE | Nursery–XII | 1949 | — |
| Raja Rammohan Roy Academy | ICSE/ISC | To XII | 1950 | ₹50,160–59,400 |
| Pine Hall School | ICSE/ISC | Nursery–XII | 1967 | — |
| Beverly Hills Shalini | CBSE | Pre-Nursery–XII | 1973 | ₹46,000–67,600 |
| St. Jude's School | ICSE/ISC | Playgroup–XII | 1994 | ₹59,800–84,400 |
| Doon Cambridge School | ICSE/ISC | Pre-school–XII | 1996 | ₹43,204–97,404 |
| Adroit Progressive | ICSE | I–X | 2007 | — |
Fees are as listed on each school's PickMySchool profile and may vary by class; confirm whether they are per year or per term.
The Schools
St. Thomas’ College
One of the oldest names on this list, with more than 2,200 pupils and a campus that still features the 1933 Fraser Hall.
Campus and facilities
The campus includes the 1933 Fraser Hall and science labs, with physics, chemistry, biology and computer labs listed in our directory. There is a playground and a house and prefect system.
Academics and daily life
Students prepare for the ICSE and ISC examinations. Sports include cricket, hockey, football, basketball, athletics and boxing.
Is it right for you?
A fit for families who want a large, long-established co-ed ICSE day school with strong sports. With a big roll, ask about class sizes and how admissions to Class III are handled.
📍 2 Cross Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Jaswant Modern Senior Secondary School
A trust-run Rajpur Road school founded in 1949, with a small boarding house for families who want the option.
Campus and facilities
Our directory lists a library, playground, Wi-Fi, transport, a medical room and fire safety. The Kailash Boarding House has dormitories, an in-house kitchen and dairy, and a matron.
Academics and daily life
CBSE teaching runs from Nursery to Class XII. Sports include cricket, hockey, tennis, basketball, gymnastics and taekwondo.
Is it right for you?
Suits families who want a day school now with a boarding option later. Ask how many boarding places are available and from which class.
📍 Parson’s Estate, 91 Rajpur Road, Dehradun 248001
Raja Rammohan Roy Academy
Began as a Mussoorie prep boarding school and now runs on an 11-acre campus at Clement Town.
Campus and facilities
Facilities include science and computer labs, a library, an amphitheatre, a music room and large playing fields. Our directory also lists yoga, martial arts, music and dance, and transport.
Academics and daily life
The school follows ICSE into ISC, with three streams at the +2 level.
Is it right for you?
A good value pick with a big campus on the Delhi road side of the city. Confirm whether the listed fee is per year or per term, and check bus routes from your area.
📍 Clement Town, Dehradun 248001
Pine Hall School
A Rajpur Road day school founded in 1967 by the late Mrs. Adarsh Anand, with separate kindergarten facilities.
Campus and facilities
The campus has smart classrooms, an AV room, a library, and physics, chemistry, biology and computer labs. Kindergarten has its own classrooms and play area, and there are basketball, badminton, volleyball and futsal facilities.
Academics and daily life
English-medium teaching under CISCE, with Science and Commerce offered at ISC.
Is it right for you?
A fit for families who want a central, co-ed ICSE school with good early-years space. Note there is no Humanities stream listed at ISC, so check subject options early.
📍 28 Rajpur Road, Dehradun 248001
Beverly Hills Shalini School
A valley campus on Sahastradhara Road with a 500-seat auditorium and AI kits in the computer lab.
Campus and facilities
The campus has physics, chemistry, biology, junior science and computer labs, smart classes, a library and a cafeteria. Our directory also lists music and dance, transport and security guards.
Academics and daily life
Sports include cricket, basketball, badminton, volleyball and taekwondo.
Is it right for you?
Suits families in the Sahastradhara and Kandoli belt who want a CBSE school with a large hall. Confirm whether the fee range is per year or per term.
📍 Beverly Hills, ‘Anand Jyoti’, Sahastradhara Road, P.O. Kandoli, Dehradun 248001
St. Jude’s School
A registered Anglo-Indian school with an air-conditioned hostel for a limited number of students.
Campus and facilities
Labs cover physics, chemistry, biology and home science, with junior and senior libraries, computer rooms, and dance, yoga and art rooms. Karate is also taught.
Academics and daily life
CISCE teaching with three senior streams.
Is it right for you?
A rare day school with a small hostel option, so worth a look if you might need boarding later. Ask how many hostel seats exist and the age they start.
📍 West Canal Road, P.O. Majra, Dehradun 248001
Doon Cambridge School
A Race Course day school with swimming classes and a sister branch in Haridwar.
Campus and facilities
The site lists a library, physics, chemistry, biology and computer labs, smart classes and an interactive room with an 82-inch display. The school runs swimming classes.
Academics and daily life
The school offers medical and counselling support alongside academics.
Is it right for you?
The wide fee range suggests it varies by class, so ask for the fee for your child’s class. A fit for central Dehradun families who want science streams split into medical and non-medical.
📍 20 E Race Course, Dehradun 248001
Adroit Progressive School
A Dalanwala school with a linked Maple Bear Canadian pre-school handling toddlers to SKG.
Campus and facilities
Classrooms have interactive smart boards, and the school has science laboratories, a central library, music and activity rooms, medical support and school transport.
Academics and daily life
The school combines child-centred teaching with Indian and international methods.
Is it right for you?
It runs only to Class X, so plan where your child will go for Classes XI–XII. Good for families who want an early-years to Class X journey in Dalanwala.
📍 22/1 Circular Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun 248001
How to Choose a Day School in Dehradun
- Check the last class offered. Adroit stops at Class 10; most others run to XII.
- Match board to your plans. CBSE (Jaswant Modern, Beverly Hills) eases transfers and aligns with JEE/NEET; ICSE/ISC (the rest) emphasises English and breadth.
- Location. Rajpur Road, Race Course and Dalanwala are central; Kandoli and Clement Town are on the edges, so check transport.
- Age of the school. St. Thomas' and Jaswant Modern have 75+ years of alumni; newer schools may have newer facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the oldest day school in Dehradun on this list? St. Thomas' College, started around 1916.
Which are the CBSE day schools? Jaswant Modern Senior Secondary School and Beverly Hills Shalini School.
Are Dehradun day schools cheaper than boarding? Listed fees here run roughly ₹43,000 to ₹97,000, against ₹5 lakh or more at many boarding schools.
Can I switch to boarding later? Some schools, such as Carman and The Aryan School, offer both day and boarding.
Explore More
Browse all Dehradun schools on the PickMySchool directory or read our Best Schools in India by City guide.