St. Johns Universal School
4/194, East Coast Road, Palavakkam, Chennai - 600041 · Chennai · Tamil Nadu
Basic Details
- Boards
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Classes
- Pre-primary (LKG/UKG) to Class X
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- No (Day school only)
- Founded
- 2012 (Opened on 1 June 2012)
- Student–teacher ratio
- Approximately 9:1 (based on 27 teachers and 249 students)
- Students
- Around 249 (as per Careers360)
Summary for the Parent
Overview
St. John’s Universal School, Palavakkam is a small CBSE school focused on personal attention and balanced academics.
Parents highlight warmth of teachers and supportive environment, with some room for improvement in administrative communication.
What kind of child this school works best for
A child who benefits from smaller class sizes and personal teacher attention.
A child who enjoys a mix of academics and moderate co-curricular activities.
Strengths
Supportive and approachable teachers
Balanced academics and co-curriculars
Transparent fee structure
Safe, compact campus
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
Limited playground space
Administrative communication and front-office behaviour
Cleanliness and maintenance consistency
Board exam performance data availability
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
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