Palakkad is situated in the western most region of Kerala. The district has many schools which offer educational programs which come under the CBSE, ISCE, Kendriya Vidyalayas and state syllabus. In Palakkad the school admissions is conducted generally in the months of June-July each year. The medium of instruction followed in these schools are mostly English and Malayalam. Hindi, Urdu and Sanskrit are some other languages taught in these schools as a language paper.

Schools in North Zone

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya- This school is associated with Central Board of Secondary Education and instructs its curriculum. The admission of students into JNV is through an open test carry out at a District level by CBSE. The school is dedicated as to ensure a wholesome development of student’s personality through excellent academic guidance. The school also has other non-scholastic activities which involve sports, computer education, NCC, Scouts and Guides and many other adventure activities.

Schools in East Zone

Bharathamatha Higher Secondary School - The school was conceptualized in the year 1978, by the CMI congregation. The school runs with its insight, know-how, experience and obligation towards excellence. The schools attempt to enlarge values of liberty, loyalty and union.  The school has well ventilated classrooms and many facilities like a well stocked library which expose students to the world of knowledge. Computer labs, fully equipped laboratories, state-of-the-art music room, playgrounds for sports and recreations are other offerings in the school.

Holy Trinity School - The school is affiliated to C.B.S.E, New Delhi. It had a very humble beginning. With excellent team effort from the part of management and faculty the school is currently a well established institution with exceptional infrastructure and facilities. The school has made a large step of progress in the field of education. Currently it has emerged as one of the best schools at Palakkad.

Schools in South Zone

B.E.M High School - BEM HS School is an aided school which is well established in Palakkad. The school was recognized as an English School and is affiliated to DHSE, Trivandrum, SCERT, Kerala. The school has successfully catered to thousands of people since its commencement regarding their educational needs. Admission is open to all students  without any difference in religion, caste and social status.

Sree Narayana Public School - This is a prominent division of Sree Narayana Educational Society. The school is surrounded by lush green ambiance of Palakkad in the God’s own country. The calm atmosphere is well-matched for a school where children are offered uninterrupted education. The school offers a full-fledged curriculum from nursery level to Plus 2. The school has well experienced and committed faculty who are fully committed to the development of social, moral and intellectual excellence of students.

School in West Zone

St.Raphael’s Cathedral School- St. Raphael’s Cathedral School was established in the year1985. In 2001, the School got allied to the CBSE, New Delhi. The educational system aims to shape students with deep-rooted faith in God, love and loyalty to the nation. The school also takes important steps as to develop sound characters in students like intellectually competent, morally upright, etc. the school is open to all students irrespective of caste and creed.