The Ultimate Residential Guide for Families

For families in Ahmedabad, finding a home near top educational institutions is key. This guide highlights the most education-friendly neighborhoods, combining academic access with quality living.

Ahmedabad’s Growing Educational Scene

• 125+ CBSE schools

• 28 IB schools

• 15 Top-performing state-board schools

• 8 Top 200-ranked universities in India

• Coaching centers for competitive exams create academic hubs throughout the city.

Why Living Near Good Schools Matters

• Academic Edge: More time to study, easier access to tutoring

• Lifestyle: Safer, student-friendly areas with lower travel stress

• Financial Value: Better resale and rental potential

• Family Well-being: Improved work-life-school balance

Top Education-Friendly Localities

1. Prahlad Nagar – Premium Education Zone

• Top schools: Riverside (IB), Udgam (CBSE), EuroSchool

• Luxurious gated communities and green spaces

• Avg. price: ₹12,000–18,000/sq.ft | Rent: ₹35K–75K/month

• Ideal for: NRIs, professionals, premium buyers

2. Bodakdev – Balanced & Green

• Schools: MGIS (IB), Zydus (CBSE), Nirma University

• Modern homes with community areas

• Avg. price: ₹9,500–14,000/sq.ft

• Ideal for: Academics, holistic families

3. Satellite – Old-School Academic Hub

• Schools: DPS East, Anand Niketan, H.L. College, Xavier’s

• Walkable neighborhoods with cafes, parks, and libraries

• Avg. price: ₹10,500–15,000/sq.ft

• Ideal for: Families with college and school-going children

4. Vastral – Affordable & Growing

• Schools: Silver Oak University, Gurukul, Govt. Schools

• Budget apartments, growing infrastructure

• Avg. price: ₹4,800–6,500/sq.ft

• Ideal for: Budget buyers, first-time homeowners

5. Gota – University District

• Institutions: Gujarat University, Ahmedabad University

• Student-friendly housing and affordable cafés

• Avg. price: ₹5,500–7,500/sq.ft

• Ideal for: Students, professors, rental investors

 Emerging Education-Focused Areas

• Shela – New international schools

• Bopal – Affordable housing + CBSE schools

• New Nikol – Industrial area with rising education infra

• Motera – Sports + education mix

• Changodar – Near future tech campuses

 Investment Benefits in These Areas

• High demand from families = low vacancy

• Year-round rental income

• Better long-term value appreciation

• Constant demand from students and staff

 Key Factors for Families

• Preferred curriculum (IB, CBSE, State Board)

• Distance from work and school

• Budget flexibility

• Long-term education goals

 How AroundTown Realty Helps

• School-to-locality matching

• Admission updates & advice

• Customized home searches based on school preference

• Future educational development forecasts

• End-to-end relocation & documentation support

 Final Picks

• Luxury + education → Prahlad Nagar

• Balanced life → Bodakdev

• Academic tradition → Satellite

• Budget buyers → Vastral

• University proximity → Gota

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