The Best Schools In Edinburgh Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Edinburgh. These top schools near Edinburgh are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Edinburgh and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Boroughmuir High School

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Our number one ranked school in Edinburgh based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Boroughmuir High School.

Pupils
1541
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
MIXED
Type
State
2

Firrhill High School

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Firrhill High School is ranked second in Edinburgh based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
1331
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
MIXED
Type
State
3

Balerno Community High School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Edinburgh based on our authoritative ranking is Balerno Community High School.

Pupils
893
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
MIXED
Type
State
4

The Royal High School

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The school ranked at number four in our Edinburgh league table is The Royal High School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1476
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
MIXED
Type
State
5

James Gillespie's High School

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Our number five ranked school in Edinburgh based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is James Gillespie's High School.

Pupils
1628
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
MIXED
Type
State

Top 5 best performing schools in Edinburgh and their catchment areas in Edinburgh ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Boroughmuir High School
  • Firrhill High School
  • Balerno Community High School
  • The Royal High School
  • James Gillespie's High School

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