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Best Art Schools in Zaria

Belcanto Expression Citadel has a 5.0 rating from 11 reviews, while ABU Zaria has 4.4 stars from 205 reviews. The contrast is plain: one has the higher score, while the other has a much larger body of reviews. Eight art schools are ranked in Zaria, Kaduna State. Nigerian Institute Of Leather And Science Technology Samaru, Zaria has 4.1 stars from 127 reviews, and Faculty of Education, ABU, Zaria. has 4.0 stars from 57 reviews. ABU Business School (Center for Excellence) has 4.4 stars from 35 reviews.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 8 art schools in Zaria, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology

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  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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    ABU Zaria

    72.2/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars205 reviews

    3PMF+5Q2, Wada, Tudun Wada 810282, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume77
    • Review recency47
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Ukeme U. ★★★★★ : This is a wonderful environment to behold, a step forward to the department of fine arts, was so inspiring and motivating
    • Usman U. ★★★★★ : One of the most Memorable learning space situated in the ancient historical city of Zaria, northern Nigeria. That continue producing classical brains and minds from world class tutor's.
  • 2
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    Faculty of Education, ABU, Zaria.

    63.6/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars57 reviews

    4MX2+FJJ, Zaria 810106, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume59
    • Review recency52
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Emmanuel C. ★★★★★ : Guidance and Counseling department office
    • Mohammed K. ★★★★★ : A place for training of teachers both undergraduate and post Graduate
  • 3
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    Nigerian Institute Of Leather And Science Technology Samaru, Zaria

    58.4/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars127 reviews

    5M64+7W7, 3 Leather Research Road, Zaria 810106, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume70
    • Review recency31
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Nafisa A. ★★★★★ : NILEST has a very descent landscape with vibrant students. This institution thrives on harnessing and tapping into nature to make goods like shoes, bags, and more.
    • Adamu B. ★★★★★ : Established in 1964 with the mandate of making research and training on leather and leather products in Nigeria. The inst currently trains students in sciences, polymer and leather products and technologies. This is the headquarters is in Zaria. NILEST has other cluster centres that are charged with the mandate of making research and development on leather and leather goods and other scientific fields.
  • 4
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    ABU Business School (Center for Excellence)

    58.1/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars35 reviews

    Unnamed Road, Zaria 810106, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume52
    • Review recency36
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Odeniyi O. ★★★★★ : Massive architectural masterpiece.
    • mubarak I. ★★★★★ : A business school built by central bank of Nigeria inside Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. A very conducive building in a conducive environment.
  • 5
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    Belcanto Expression Citadel

    57.2/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars11 reviews

    ABU Zaria, Samaru, local, behind Nigerian institute of lether research, government area, Zaria 810211, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume36
    • Review recency6
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Victor O. ★★★★★ : Simply the best place to learn and enjoy music
    • Ngwuta F. ★★★★★ : Belcanto Expression Citadel- I strongly recommend this academy for any newbie who desires to excel in music
  • 6
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    Nigerian College Of Aviation Technology (Ncat) Zaria

    56.1/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars9 reviews

    Sokoto Road, Pmb 1031, Zaria 810106, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume33
    • Review recency37
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Nafisa A. ★★★★★ : A college with state of the Art facilities and a hospital staff. It is the best in the whole of Subsaharan Africa.
    • Amachukwu P. ★★★★★ : Nigerian college of aviation technology zaria is really a place to be with a conducive learning environment and 24/7 WiFi.
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    Fine Arts Department

    49.1/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars6 reviews

    5M22+89M, Zaria 810106, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume28
    • Review recency4
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Rabiu B. ★★★★★ : I feel good about everything. Google!
    • Bidawisetech H. ★★★★★ : Located at abu Zaria Samaru faculty of environmental design

What the data shows for art schools in Zaria

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

Ranked
8
With 5+ reviews
7
Rated 4.5 or higher
2
Median reviews
23
Phone listed
6 of 8
Opening hours listed
7 of 8

7 of the 8 art schools ranked in Zaria have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 453 reviews.

Of the 8, 2 score 4.5 or higher and 6 sit between 4.0 and 4.4.

The median art schools here has 23 reviews.

ABU Zaria has the most, 205 at 4.4, followed by Nigerian Institute Of Leather And Science Technology Samaru, Zaria (127) and Faculty of Education, ABU, Zaria. (57).

6 list a phone number, 2 a website and 7 opening hours; 8 have a photo on file.

Across the 28 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes art schools, the median city lists 11; Zaria has 8, fewer than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which art school in Zaria has a 5.0 rating?

Belcanto Expression Citadel has a 5.0 rating from 11 reviews. The score comes from fewer reviews than ABU Zaria's 205 or Nigerian Institute Of Leather And Science Technology Samaru, Zaria's 127, so the review counts give useful context.

How do ABU Zaria and Belcanto Expression Citadel compare on reviews?

ABU Zaria has 4.4 stars from 205 reviews. Belcanto Expression Citadel has 5.0 stars from 11 reviews. Belcanto has the higher rating, but ABU Zaria's score is based on 194 more reviews.

How many art schools are ranked in Zaria?

There are 8 ranked art schools in Zaria, Kaduna State. Ratings for the first five range from 4.0 for Faculty of Education, ABU, Zaria. to 5.0 for Belcanto Expression Citadel.

Which Zaria art schools have more than 100 reviews?

ABU Zaria has 205 reviews and a 4.4 rating. Nigerian Institute Of Leather And Science Technology Samaru, Zaria has 127 reviews and a 4.1 rating. Each has a larger review count than the other three in the first five.

Do ABU Zaria and ABU Business School have the same rating?

Yes. ABU Zaria and ABU Business School (Center for Excellence) both have 4.4 stars. Their review counts differ: ABU Zaria has 205 reviews, while ABU Business School (Center for Excellence) has 35.

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