Schools in Kenya map & data
There are 9,633 schools mapped in Kenya, spread over 47 regions. The most are in Nairobi (1,938), Machakos (851) and Kiambu (809). 94% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Deutsche Schule Nairobi | Michael Grizmek Schule, Kapsabet High School and Moi High School -Kabarak.
Schools by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 1,938 | 20% |
| Machakos | 851 | 8.8% |
| Kiambu | 809 | 8.4% |
| Makueni | 354 | 3.7% |
| Kilifi | 313 | 3.2% |
| Baringo | 310 | 3.2% |
| Wajir | 291 | 3.0% |
| Nakuru | 279 | 2.9% |
| Kitui | 272 | 2.8% |
| Taita Taveta | 264 | 2.7% |
| Kakamega | 249 | 2.6% |
| Kwale | 247 | 2.6% |
| Kisumu | 243 | 2.5% |
| Nyeri | 235 | 2.4% |
| Narok | 222 | 2.3% |
| Homa Bay | 213 | 2.2% |
| Kajiado | 207 | 2.1% |
| Bungoma | 200 | 2.1% |
| Siaya | 182 | 1.9% |
| Nyandarua | 163 | 1.7% |
| Turkana | 151 | 1.6% |
| Garissa | 135 | 1.4% |
| Migori | 126 | 1.3% |
| West Pokot | 122 | 1.3% |
| Mombasa | 118 | 1.2% |
| Tana River | 113 | 1.2% |
| Samburu | 93 | 1.0% |
| Isiolo | 91 | 0.9% |
| Embu | 81 | 0.8% |
| Trans Nzoia | 80 | 0.8% |
| Busia | 79 | 0.8% |
| Meru | 76 | 0.8% |
| Marsabit | 61 | 0.6% |
| Laikipia | 61 | 0.6% |
| Vihiga | 58 | 0.6% |
| Mandera | 53 | 0.6% |
| Kisii | 53 | 0.6% |
| Uasin Gishu | 52 | 0.5% |
| Murang'a | 50 | 0.5% |
| Tharaka | 36 | 0.4% |
| Elgeyo-Marakwet | 19 | 0.2% |
| Kirinyaga | 16 | 0.2% |
| Nandi | 14 | 0.1% |
| Bomet | 14 | 0.1% |
| Nyamira | 14 | 0.1% |
| Kericho | 13 | 0.1% |
| Lamu | 12 | 0.1% |
Notable schools in Kenya
- Deutsche Schule Nairobi | Michael Grizmek SchuleNairobi · school
- Kapsabet High SchoolNandi · school
- Moi High School -KabarakNakuru · school
- Kisii UniversityKisii · school
- Alliance Girls High SchoolKiambu · school
- BurkenwoBungoma · school
- KAKAMEGA SCHOOLKakamega · school
- Ngiya Girls National SchoolSiaya · school
- Maseno SchoolKisumu · school
- Kagumo High School, KiganjoKiganjo · Nyeri · school
- Agoro Sare High SchoolOyugis · Homa Bay · school
- Lycée Français International Denis DIDEROTNairobi · school
- Jomo Kenyatta High SchoolNakuru · school
- Alliance High SchoolKikuyu · Kiambu · school
- Chepkube A.C.K. Primary SchoolBungoma · school
- Sawagongo High SchoolSiaya · school
- Bishop Okok Ototo PrimaryHoma Bay · school
- Brookhouse School- KarenNairobi · school
- Kabarak Primary SchoolNakuru · school
- Loreto High School LimuruKiambu · school
- Kamosong S.A. Primary SchoolBungoma · school
- Dagoretti High SchoolNairobi · school
- Nakuru Boys High SchoolNakuru · school
- Rift Valley AcademyKiambu · school
- Kaprot D.E.B. Primary SchoolBungoma · school
- Hillcrest secondary SchoolNairobi · school
- Kapsesoi S.A. Primary SchoolBungoma · school
- Hillcrest Preparatory SchoolNairobi · school
- Kimaswa S.A. Primary SchoolBungoma · school
- International School of KenyaNairobi · school
- Nalondo S.A. Primary SchoolBungoma · school
- Kenya High SchoolNairobi · school
- Walanga F.Y.M. Primary SchoolBungoma · school
- Kianda SchoolNairobi · school
- Lenana SchoolNairobi · school
- Nairobi SchoolNairobi · school
- Rosslyn AcademyNairobi · school
- Starehe Boys' Centre and SchoolNairobi · school
- Strathmore SchoolNairobi · school
- KidStar AcademyNairobi · pop. 200 · school
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Every school in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Primary, secondary and high schools.
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How many schools are there in Kenya?
This layer holds 9,633 schools in Kenya, the most of them in Nairobi. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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