
India’s Single-Teacher Schools Decline by 3,282, But Five States Record Sharp Rise
August 10, 2026
India recorded a net decline of 3,282 single-teacher schools in 2025-26, with their total number falling from 1,04,125 in 2024-25 to 1,00,843, according to data from the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+). The figures were also presented









