How Many Schools Are in the Philippines?
The DepEd EBEIS masterlist currently lists 83,209 school records nationwide: 56,264 public and 26,945 private. This directory covers 20,349 unique schools in 150 cities and municipalities across all 17 regions.
At a Glance
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| School records nationwide (EBEIS) | 83,209 |
| Public school records | 56,264 |
| Private school records | 26,945 |
| Unique schools in this directory | 20,349 |
| Public-sector schools in this directory | 9,826 |
| Private schools in this directory | 10,523 |
| CHED-listed higher education institutions | 2,337 |
| Private HEIs | 1,630 |
| State universities and colleges (SUC) | 538 |
| Local universities and colleges (LUC) | 163 |
| Other government schools (OGS) | 6 |
| HEIs listed on city pages | 1,351 |
| Cities and municipalities covered | 150 |
| Regions covered | 17 |
Higher Education
The CHED List of Higher Education Institutions contains 2,337 institutions: 1,630 private, 538 state universities and colleges (SUC), 163 local universities and colleges (LUC), and 6 other government schools. Of these, 1,351 are in the 150 cities covered here and appear on their city pages; the remaining 986 are in municipalities not yet covered. The CHED dataset used here does not include BARMM institutions.
See the full list of colleges and universities in the Philippines.
Schools by Region
| Region | Cities | Schools | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCR (National Capital Region) | 17 | 3,965 | 915 | 3,050 |
| Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 2 | 372 | 193 | 179 |
| Ilocos Region (Region I) | 9 | 653 | 412 | 241 |
| Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 4 | 400 | 275 | 125 |
| Central Luzon (Region III) | 15 | 1,764 | 818 | 946 |
| CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 22 | 3,173 | 1,018 | 2,155 |
| MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | 2 | 257 | 170 | 87 |
| Bicol Region (Region V) | 7 | 698 | 418 | 280 |
| Western Visayas (Region VI) | 16 | 1,578 | 880 | 698 |
| Central Visayas (Region VII) | 16 | 1,729 | 1,047 | 682 |
| Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 7 | 794 | 665 | 129 |
| Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 5 | 746 | 526 | 220 |
| Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 9 | 1,212 | 729 | 483 |
| Davao Region (Region XI) | 6 | 1,431 | 797 | 634 |
| SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 4 | 498 | 279 | 219 |
| Caraga (Region XIII) | 6 | 681 | 490 | 191 |
| Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 3 | 398 | 194 | 204 |
Cities with the Most Schools
| City | Region | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | NCR (National Capital Region) | 979 |
| Davao City | Davao Region (Region XI) | 902 |
| Manila | NCR (National Capital Region) | 412 |
| Caloocan City | NCR (National Capital Region) | 401 |
| Antipolo City | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 362 |
| Cebu City | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 359 |
| Zamboanga City | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 347 |
| Bacolod City | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 319 |
| Taguig City | NCR (National Capital Region) | 303 |
| Cagayan de Oro City | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 293 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in the Philippines?
The DepEd EBEIS masterlist lists 83,209 school records nationwide: 56,264 public and 26,945 private.
How many public schools are in the Philippines?
The EBEIS masterlist lists 56,264 public school records nationwide.
How many private schools are in the Philippines?
The EBEIS masterlist lists 26,945 private school records nationwide.
How many schools are in this directory?
This directory covers 20,349 unique schools across 17 regions and 150 cities and municipalities.
Which region has the most schools in this directory?
NCR (National Capital Region) has 3,965 schools, the most of any region in this directory.
Which city has the most schools?
Quezon City has 979 schools, the most of any city in this directory.
How many colleges and universities are in the Philippines?
The CHED List of Higher Education Institutions contains 2,337 institutions: 1,630 private, 538 SUC, 163 LUC, and 6 other government schools.
How many colleges and universities are listed on city pages?
1,351 CHED-listed HEIs are in the 150 cities covered by this directory.
Data source: DepEd EBEIS Masterlist of Schools and CHED List of Higher Education Institutions, retrieved October 25, 2026. National counts are school records; directory counts consolidate duplicate listings. School offerings change; confirm current details with the relevant Schools Division Office.