In the context of this report, public schools refer to learning institutions funded and operated by the government at the state or federal level, often charging minimal or no fees. In Nigeria, these institutions, comprising a mix of pre-primary to tertiary levels, total 76,200. What is the Number of Private Schools in Nigeria? Private schools in Nigeria operate independently of government control (whether local, state, or national). With 28,419 such establishments spread across the country, these privately funded institutions offer a range of diverse options for those seeking an alternative to public education. What is the Number of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria? Tertiary institutions cover universities, polytechnics, mono-technics, colleges, and other institutions that provide post-secondary education. Nigeria boasts of a total of 938 such institutions. How many Primary Schools are there in Nigeria? At the primary level, Nigeria has a staggering 81,520 schools. These are educational institutions that act as the bridge between preschool and secondary school, laying the basic learning foundation for children aged five to 12. How Many Secondary Schools Are There in Nigeria? Secondary education in Nigeria is formalized into a six-year system, divided into three years of junior and senior secondary school each. Currently, Nigeria hosts 23,550 secondary schools, reflecting the country’s commitment to nurturing academic excellence beyond the primary school level. Where Does this Data Come From?All data cited in this report were sourced from the following resources:

•  The Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development (GRID3) Nigeria, 2023 via: https://grid3.gov.ng/resource/e0e84f25-c171-4394-b25f-43e5478ac46d?dataset=na tional-public-schools

•  The Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development (GRID3) Nigeria, 2023 via: https://grid3.gov.ng/resource/66c2c0fe-32a6-49e2-b4af-ec4ca392dc07?dataset=nat ional-private-schools

• The Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development (GRID3) Nigeria, 2023 via: https://grid3.gov.ng/resource/dfc4fa5f-af97-4e4d-b797-972de6a9bbe0?dataset=nat ional-tertiary-schools

• The Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development (GRID3) Nigeria, 2023 via: https://grid3.gov.ng/resource/9d398dca-5ada-45dc-a209-02774686f656?dataset=n ational-primary-schools

• The Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development (GRID3) Nigeria, 2023 - https://grid3.gov.ng/resource/a1a8dc0e-8507-4fbb-af5e-ddc6a0eca569?dataset=nat ional-secondary-schools