Schools in Málaga

351 schools · 169 public · 52 concertado · 130 private · 11 districts

Updated: Oct 20, 2026

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Educational Overview in Málaga

The catalog of centers in Málaga shows a wide and diverse offer, with the presence of public, private, and concerted centers. Public ownership is the most frequent, followed by private and, to a lesser extent, concerted. For families, this allows them to compare options with different management models within the same city.

Regarding stages, the catalog covers from Early Childhood Education first cycle, for students aged 0 to 3 years, to Baccalaureate and Vocational Training. There are also centers with Early Childhood Education second cycle, Primary, and ESO, as well as options for Basic Vocational Training, Intermediate Degree, and Higher Degree, so the registered offer allows for different educational pathways without leaving the municipality.

Teaching in Spanish is the most common in the centers of the catalog, along with a significant presence of English. There are also proposals with French, German, and Portuguese. The available curricula include the Spanish curriculum, the International Baccalaureate, Waldorf, and BachiBac, reflecting an offer with varied academic approaches within the city.

Distribution by Districts

The educational offer included in the catalog is distributed across the different districts of Málaga, including Centro, Este, Ciudad Jardín, Bailén-Miraflores, Palma-Palmilla, Cruz de Humilladero, Carretera de Cádiz, Churriana, Campanillas, Puerto de la Torre, and Teatinos-Universidad. This distribution allows finding centers in consolidated urban areas, residential zones, and peripheral districts of the municipality.

The districts with the highest concentration of centers in the catalog are Bailén-Miraflores, Cruz de Humilladero, and Ciudad Jardín. In these areas, a significant part of the registered offer is grouped, both for compulsory stages and for other educational stages present in the city.

Common Services in the Centers

Among the services that appear most frequently in the centers of Málaga are cafeteria, early risers, extracurricular activities, school transport, and extended hours. These services are especially relevant for families that need to reconcile the school day with travel within the city or with extensive work schedules.

The combination of stages, ownerships, languages, and services makes Málaga a municipality with a wide educational offer within the catalog, with options that range from early childhood to Baccalaureate and Vocational Training.

Last updated: October 2026

Frequently asked questions about schools in Málaga

Málaga has 351 schools.

There are 95 public schools in Málaga. See public schools in Málaga

There are 50 concertado schools in Málaga. See concertado schools in Málaga

There are 17 private schools in Málaga. See private schools in Málaga

Málaga has 11 districts with schools.