Paathshala NGO
S-7, Aayojan Apartments, Jyotinagar Ext, Jyothi Nagar, Lalkothi, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302005, India · Jaipur · Rajasthan
Paathshala Trust is a non-profit learning centre in Jaipur focused on helping underprivileged children re-enter mainstream education; it is not a traditional school.
Basic Details
- Boards
- Non-formal education; supports transition to government schools (no CBSE/ICSE affiliation)
- Classes
- Non-formal and after-school programs for ages 6–18
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- No
- Founded
- 2019 (registered under Public Trust Act 1956)
- Student–teacher ratio
- Approx. 12–15:1 (based on ~10–12 educators/volunteers)
- Students
- Around 150 active local students; over 5,000 children impacted overall (as per 2021–22 data)
Staff
Founded by Om Prakash Gurjar (International Children’s Peace Prize 2006); Co-founders Mohini Sharma and Pritam SinghSummary for the Parent
Overview
Paathshala Trust is a compassionate, community-based NGO that provides free education and support to children who might otherwise miss out on schooling. It’s not a formal school but a bridge to help children re-enter mainstream education.
What kind of child will this school work best for
Children from vulnerable or low-income families.
Out-of-school children needing remedial or foundational learning.
Kids who thrive in activity-based, nurturing environments.
Strengths
Free, inclusive education.
Dedicated and passionate staff.
Strong extracurricular exposure.
Proven community impact.
Safe and caring environment.
Trade-offs / Things to check
No formal board affiliation.
Small physical space.
Volunteer turnover may affect consistency.
Limited academic infrastructure.
Not suitable for exam-focused families.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
What is the current student–teacher ratio?
How do they ensure continuity of teaching staff?
What support is provided for transition to government schools?
Are there any hidden costs or donation expectations?
How do they handle child safety and health?
Locked — sign in to read them.
8 more sections on Paathshala NGO
Sign in with your number to read them — no password, no charge.
- Sentiment Analysis — what works, what to watch, what to ask them
- Parent Feedback and Ratings — in other parents' own words
- What Kind of Peer Group — which families this school draws
- Unique Things about the School
- Campus Details
- Admission Process — step by step
- Estimated Fees — the full table, line by line
- Sources — where every fact in this summary came from
One 6-digit code by WhatsApp, and that signs you in. One message, and it opens every school on the site. We write now and then with something worth reading. Your number never goes to a school.
Also Nearby
Planning to visit Paathshala NGO?
Every school shows you the labs and the playground. How they handle a child who is struggling in March takes different questions.
Get the 12 questions to askNote on Methodology Used
We spent a few months figuring out how to do this. The idea of these custom-generated AI summaries was to put across information in a format that parents can understand and, hopefully, find usable. Reviews and snapshots are from the school's own pages at the time each summary was written.
If you have feedback about the school that is different from what is mentioned, please do share here. If you are a part of the school or the owner and you believe the school is not represented correctly, or there is something you would like to add, please do send.
Choose your child’s school with clarity, not confusion.
Taken by 5,000+ parents: the 8-point framework for choosing a school, the board paradox, and Q&A on CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge, Montessori, Waldorf and homeschooling.
See what it covers