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Choithram International School Freetown has been ranked the number one private school in Sierra Leone for 2026 by leading global education rankings platform Schoolbell.net, solidifying its position as a benchmark for quality, innovation, and excellence in private education.
The ranking, released under Schoolbell.net’s annual “10 Best Private Schools in Sierra Leone” list, assessed institutions using a Contextual Reputation Score, a metric that evaluates online credibility, digital presence, and reputation signals among peer institutions. Choithram International School Freetown topped the list with a perfect score of 100.0, outperforming all other private schools in the country.
According to Elmer Kang-Juk, Division Director for Africa at Schoolbell.net, the ranking reflects how schools are perceived within the broader educational ecosystem, particularly in terms of trust, visibility, and consistency in delivering quality education. He noted that private schools in Sierra Leone continue to play a critical role in offering comprehensive academic programmes that prepare pupils for both local and international opportunities.
The 2026 rankings placed The British International School and Montessori Education second with a score of 99.7, followed closely by the American International School of Freetown in third place with 98.9. Other institutions featured in the top ten include Ayoub International School, Chester Academy of Sierra Leone, and Providence International High School, among others.
For Choithram International School Freetown, the number one ranking is widely seen as recognition of years of sustained investment in academic excellence, qualified teaching staff, modern learning facilities, and a strong emphasis on holistic education. The school has built a reputation for nurturing well-rounded students who excel academically while developing strong values, discipline, and global awareness.
Education stakeholders say the result reinforces Choithram’s standing as a preferred choice for parents seeking internationally aligned education within Sierra Leone. Observers also point to the school’s strong digital footprint and consistent engagement with parents and the wider community as key factors contributing to its top reputation score.
Schoolbell.net, a Singapore-based education analytics platform founded in 2021, uses public data combined with proprietary metrics to benchmark education providers worldwide. Unlike traditional rankings that focus heavily on examination results alone, the platform’s Contextual Reputation Score estimates how a school stands relative to similar institutions based on online signals and reputation indicators.
According to the platform, the goal of the ranking is to help parents and guardians make clear, fast, and informed decisions when selecting schools, especially in increasingly competitive education markets.
With this latest recognition, Choithram International School Freetown has further cemented its leadership role in Sierra Leone’s private education sector, setting a high standard for excellence and reaffirming its commitment to shaping the next generation of leaders.
The ranking highlights institutions that offer comprehensive academic programmes and have established a strong reputation for quality education within the country.
The full list of the top 10 private schools in Sierra Leone, ranked by reputation score, is as follows:
Choithram International School Freetown (100.0)
The British International School and Montessori Education (99.7)
American International School of Freetown (98.9)
Ayoub International School (97.5)
Chester Academy of Sierra Leone (95.7)
Providence International High School (93.3)
Lebanese International School (90.4)
Olive B. Academy (87.0)
Romans International Academy (83.0)
Sierra Leone Grammar School (75.0)
The list was compiled by Schoolbell, a Singapore-based education analytics platform founded in 2021. The platform uses publicly available data and proprietary metrics to benchmark education providers globally.
According to the report, the “Contextual Reputation Score” used for this ranking estimates a school’s standing among similar providers based on online signals, rather than academic test scores alone. The approach is designed to help parents make clear, fast, and informed choices when selecting schools.
