Kiambu County has several private primary schools that have built strong reputations for academic performance and learner development. The county also hosts schools serving communities in areas such as Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Limuru and Lari.
Some of the schools on this list have previously recorded strong performances in national examinations. For example, Damacrest School produced Munyiri Andy Michael, who emerged as the top candidate nationally in the 2019 KCPE examination with 440 marks.
Parents can compare location, fees, curriculum, facilities and academic programmes before selecting a private primary school that meets their children's educational needs.
Best Private Primary Schools In Kiambu County
Here is a list of some of the best private primary schools in Kiambu County, arranged in no particular order.
1. Damacrest School
Damacrest School is one of the private primary schools highlighted for strong academic performance in Kiambu County.
Location: Thogoto
2. Lily Academy
Lily Academy operates in Githurai and Mwihoko and serves families looking for private primary education in the area.
Locations: Githurai and Mwihoko near St Kizito
3. Stepping Stone School
Stepping Stone School is a private primary school located near Thika Town.
Location: Near Thika Town
4. Kahawa Presbyterian School
Kahawa Presbyterian School is located in Kahawa Sukari Estate and serves learners in the surrounding residential areas.
Location: Kahawa Sukari Estate
5. Juja Preparatory School
Juja Preparatory School is located in Juja Town and features among the private schools serving families in the area.
Location: Juja Town
6. Wankan Academy
Wankan Academy is a private primary school located in Ruiru Town.
Location: Ruiru Town
7. Juja St Peters School
Juja St Peters School is located in Juja Town and provides private primary education to learners in the area.
Location: Juja Town
8. Violata Academy
Violata Academy is a private primary school based in Ruiru Town.
Location: Ruiru Town
9. Pen Elite Academy
Pen Elite Academy is located in Githunguri and serves learners from the surrounding communities.
Location: Githunguri
10. Makena School
Makena School is located near Liberty House in Juja and is among the private primary schools serving the Juja area.
Location: Near Liberty House, Juja
11. Thika Joyland Junior Academy
Thika Joyland Junior Academy is located in Thika Town and provides private primary education.
Location: Thika Town
12. Thika Primrose School
Thika Primrose School is based in Makongeni Estate, Thika, and serves families in the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Location: Makongeni Estate, Thika
13. Thika Springs Academy
Thika Springs Academy is located in Juja and is included among private primary schools serving the area.
Location: Juja
14. Good Shepherd Primary School
Good Shepherd Primary School is located in Kikuyu and provides private primary education to learners in the area.
Location: Kikuyu
15. Lari Hills Academy
Lari Hills Academy is based in Lari and serves learners from the surrounding communities.
Location: Lari
16. Tigoni Baptist Primary School
Tigoni Baptist Primary School is located in Limuru and provides private primary education in the area.
Location: Limuru
17. Muthiga Academy
Muthiga Academy is located in Kikuyu and is among the private schools serving families in the area.
Location: Kikuyu
18. Kiambu Hillcrest Academy
Kiambu Hillcrest Academy is located in Kiambu and serves learners from the surrounding communities.
Location: Kiambu
19. Bethlehem Academy
Bethlehem Academy is a private primary school located in Ruiru Town.
Location: Ruiru Town
20. Kimende Prestige Academy
Kimende Prestige Academy is located in Lari and serves learners in the surrounding area.
Location: Lari
21. Precious Blood Academy
Precious Blood Academy is located along Kenyatta Road and features among the private primary schools in the wider Kiambu area.
Location: Kenyatta Road
Private Primary Schools In Kiambu County
The schools listed above are spread across different parts of Kiambu County, giving parents several options depending on their location and education preferences.
| No. | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damacrest School | Thogoto |
| 2 | Lily Academy | Githurai and Mwihoko |
| 3 | Stepping Stone School | Near Thika Town |
| 4 | Kahawa Presbyterian School | Kahawa Sukari Estate |
| 5 | Juja Preparatory School | Juja Town |
| 6 | Wankan Academy | Ruiru Town |
| 7 | Juja St Peters School | Juja Town |
| 8 | Violata Academy | Ruiru Town |
| 9 | Pen Elite Academy | Githunguri |
| 10 | Makena School | Juja |
| 11 | Thika Joyland Junior Academy | Thika Town |
| 12 | Thika Primrose School | Makongeni Estate, Thika |
| 13 | Thika Springs Academy | Juja |
| 14 | Good Shepherd Primary School | Kikuyu |
| 15 | Lari Hills Academy | Lari |
| 16 | Tigoni Baptist Primary School | Limuru |
| 17 | Muthiga Academy | Kikuyu |
| 18 | Kiambu Hillcrest Academy | Kiambu |
| 19 | Bethlehem Academy | Ruiru Town |
| 20 | Kimende Prestige Academy | Lari |
| 21 | Precious Blood Academy | Kenyatta Road |
Parents should contact individual schools directly to confirm current admission requirements, fees, curriculum, facilities and available learning programmes before making an enrolment decision.
