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Best Art Schools in Ilorin

Three art schools share a 5.0 rating: Fashion Escalate Academy and Abbey Art & Publicity have 8 reviews each, while NAEVA Art has 7. Faculty Of Arts, University of Ilorin has the largest review count of these five, with 4.3 stars from 35 reviews. Ilorin, Kwara State, has 12 ranked art schools. Review depth is uneven. Performing Arts Theatre, Unilorin has 4.8 stars from 6 reviews, so four of the first five have fewer than 10 reviews each.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 13 art schools in Ilorin, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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13 results
  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
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    Fashion Escalate Academy

    69.3/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars8 reviews

    11 Fate Tanke Rd, opposite bloodlink, Ilorin 240102, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Best fashion academy in Ilorin with serene, conducive environment and affordable prices.

    • best fashion school
    • conducive environment
    • well equipped
    • affordable price
    • professional tutor
    • attention to detail
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    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume32
    • Review recency48
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment93
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Pearlandcomfyalert ★★★★★ : Beautiful designs. Attention to details
    • Adedirin O. ★★★★★ : One of the best fashion school in the city of ilorin truly.
  • 2
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    Faculty Of Arts, University of Ilorin

    66.4/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars37 reviews

    FMPC+5Q7, Ilorin 240102, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Rich in culture and academic discipline with dedicated lecturers.

    • knowledgeable lecturers
    • good environment
    • clean faculty
    • academic discipline
    • well-maintained labs
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    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume53
    • Review recency59
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

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    • Haneef I. ★★★★★ : Sometimes WiFi is fast, sometimes WiFi is slow, but it isn't on all the time. It's a good and clean faculty
    • Joy D. ★★★★★ : The Faculty of Arts at Unilorin is rich in culture, knowledge, and academic discipline. The lecturers are knowledgeable and passionate about their fields. However, like many faculties, there’s still room for improvement in facilities and student support. Overall, it’s a great place to build strong academic foundations.
  • 3
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    Abbey Art & Publicity

    55.7/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars8 reviews

    airport area, beside Budo nuhu Police station, Ilorin 240212, Kwara, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume32
    • Review recency2
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    • Adam B. ★★★★★ : Perfect in every way! Thanks being professional and very patient in making sure my vision came into fruition! I will buy again! You are appreciated! Thank you for your artistic design.
    • adeyemi A. ★★★★★ : It's an awesome experience working with Abbey art & publicity, his art work is such an amazing work. Kudos to you guy.
  • 4
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    NAEVA Art

    55.4/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars7 reviews

    NAEVA Art, along, Gaa-Imam Rd, beside Stella Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall, Ilorin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume30
    • Review recency2
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    • Ogboru M. ★★★★★ : She's one of the best artist in the world and creation, her portrait of my mother did justice to my mother's spitting image. I strongly recommend her services.
    • Aaron W. ★★★★★ : Solid artist. Makes a portrait come alive!
  • 6
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    Department Of The Performing Arts

    39.2/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars9 reviews

    FMMF+X67, University of, Ilorin 240102, Kwara, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume33
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 9
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    University of Ilorin

    79.8/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars1.8k reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university

    P.M.B, 1515, Ilorin 240102, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Stable academic calendar and serious lecturers, but administrative processes are slow.

    • beautiful campus
    • quality education
    • stable academic calendar
    • slow registration
    • porous security
    • large land mass
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    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency61
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment74
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Bukola B. ★★★★★ : My School. I'm a Proud alumni of Better by far.
    • Joy D. ★★★★★ : Unilorin has a beautiful and calm campus with quality education. The lecturers are serious and the academic calendar is usually stable. But some processes like course registration, hostel allocation, and clearance can be stressful and slow. If you’re patient and focused, it’s still a good place to study.
  • 10
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    Kwara State University, Malete

    75.5/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars820 reviews

    Kwara State University Rd, Malete 241104, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Houses the largest library in West Africa and has the most stable academic calendar in Nigeria for 11 years.

    • biggest library in west africa
    • stable academic calendar
    • conducive learning
    • entrepreneurship
    • community development
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    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume97
    • Review recency57
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment71
    • Verification0

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  • 11
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    Calligraphy arts by Lettersbyhikmah

    67.8/ 100
    4.94.9 out of 5 stars16 reviews

    7 Tunde Ori-Okoh street, off Western Reservoir Rd, Olorunsogo, Ilorin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for emotional, personalized calligraphy with free handwritten letters and gifts.

    • neat packaging
    • emotional touch
    • timely delivery
    • great customer service
    • affordable
    • recommended
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    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating94
    • Review volume41
    • Review recency20
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment95
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Abdulwasi R. ★★★★★ : What a marvellous calligraphy. I love how subtle it was on my prayer mat and frame. Keep it up Lettersbyhikmah. I really recommend her if you want a caligraphy that will sweep you off your feet.
    • Muhammed A. ★★★★★ : Letters by Hikmah was very responsible and punctual with her assignments. She was incredibly communicative throughout the work flow process and responds quickly to my messages and ensuring I am fully updated. She showed great skills with the calligraphy for my project. For those reasons above, I fully recommend this brand without any reservations.
  • 12
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    Art Stoore

    67.7/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars22 reviews

    Yebumot, Ilorin 240243, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Wide variety of art materials with top-notch customer service and reliable delivery.

    • great quality
    • top notch service
    • friendly staff
    • variety of art materials
    • on-time delivery
    • loyal customers
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    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume45
    • Review recency31
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment93
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • asmau A. ★★★★★ : Top notch!! I highly recommend their services.
    • Chiedu D. ★★★★★ : What ever item you wanna buy, rest assured it’s of great quality.
  • 13
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    Hibest arts and prints

    66.2/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars18 reviews

    Along airport road, off airforce base junction, gbagba area, Ilorin 240281, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Long-term customer trust since 2018 with consistent quality and attention to detail.

    • quality frames
    • reliable service
    • attention to detail
    • great design
    • trusted since 2018
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    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume43
    • Review recency28
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment95
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • saka E. ★★★★★ : Am so happy as I saw my frame, am so happy as I followed ur instructions on the frame both the sizes and everything thanks so much ,even the quality of the frame is more than the price . Hibest arts and print is the best 💯
    • Oluwayomi R. ★★★★★ : I have been patronizing hibest arts and prints for years and I must say I have never for once regretted it! They are super good at what they do. Keep it up💪

What the data shows for art schools in Ilorin

Counted from every art schools ranked in Ilorin, Kwara State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked
13
With 5+ reviews
11
Rated 4.5 or higher
7
Median reviews
9
Phone listed
11 of 13
Opening hours listed
10 of 13

11 of the 13 art schools ranked in Ilorin have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 2,750 reviews.

Of the 13, 7 score 4.5 or higher, 4 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 1 are below 4.0 and 1 has no rating yet.

The median art schools here has 9 reviews.

University of Ilorin has the most, 1,798 at 4.2, followed by Kwara State University, Malete (820) and Faculty Of Arts, University of Ilorin (37).

11 list a phone number, 6 a website and 10 opening hours; 11 have a photo on file.

Across the 28 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes art schools, the median city lists 11; Ilorin has 13, more than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from March 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

Which art schools in Ilorin have a 5.0 rating?

Fashion Escalate Academy and Abbey Art & Publicity each have 5.0 stars from 8 reviews. NAEVA Art also has 5.0 stars, from 7 reviews. These ratings come from relatively small review counts.

Which Ilorin art school has the most Google reviews?

Faculty Of Arts, University of Ilorin has 35 reviews and a 4.3 rating. That is a larger review base than Fashion Escalate Academy and Abbey Art & Publicity, which each have 8 reviews, and NAEVA Art, which has 7.

How many art schools are ranked in Ilorin?

There are 12 ranked art schools in Ilorin, Kwara State. The first five include three with 5.0 ratings, one with a 4.8 rating and one with a 4.3 rating.

Does a 5.0 rating identify the strongest art school in Ilorin?

The rating alone does not settle that question. Fashion Escalate Academy and Abbey Art & Publicity have 5.0 stars from 8 reviews each, while NAEVA Art has 5.0 stars from 7 reviews. Those counts are too small to treat the scores as conclusive.

What is the rating for Performing Arts Theatre, Unilorin?

Performing Arts Theatre, Unilorin has 4.8 stars from 6 reviews. The score is close to the three 5.0 ratings, but it rests on the smallest review count among the first five art schools.

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