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Best Professional Schools in Calabar

The Masters Music Academy Calabar has the highest rating at 5.0 stars from 11 reviews. St Patrick's College Ikot-Ansa Calabar has the largest review count, with 4.3 stars from 191 reviews. Southern British High School, Calabar and Virtuous College each have 4.7 stars from 7 reviews, while Marygold International School has 4.2 stars from 46 reviews. Calabar, Cross River State, has 21 professional schools ranked. Review counts differ sharply, and the highest score rests on 11 reviews.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 21 professional schools in Calabar, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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21 results
  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
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    Southern British High School, Calabar

    68.7/ 100
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars7 reviews

    Surefoot International School, Southern British High School, Odukpani Central 541112, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Described as a home away from home with warm, respectful students.

    • warm students
    • respectful
    • home away from home
    • disciplined
    • well-balanced
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    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating92
    • Review volume30
    • Review recency76
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment68
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Effeti I. ★★★★★ : I identify with and celebrate SBHS for the giant strides and the resolve to produce well balanced, disciplined , focused and established citizens for the next generation. All hands must be on deck to
    • mimi J. ★★★★★ : SBHS, Calabar, is the best secondary school in the south south right now. I remember my first experience with kids, the radiate such warmth and respect. The school is really a home away from home. I a
  • 2
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    The Masters Music Academy Calabar

    65.4/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars11 reviews

    Nsefik Road, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Exceptional patience with students of all ages, from children to adults.

    • patient coaches
    • good learning environment
    • adult classes
    • children classes
    • professional teachers
    • acoustic guitar
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    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume36
    • Review recency8
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment95
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Hope I. ★★★★★ : TMMA is a very good music school for both children and adults. They have amazing team of coaches and they are very patient with every student. You will be amazed at how fast you and/your ward can lear
    • Nellyhelen E. ★★★★★ : Eight years ago, I studied introduction to the theory of music and learnt the acoustic guitar @TMMA. It was one the best decisions I made in my life. Lovely staff, good learning environment and a very
  • 3
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    St Patrick's College Ikot-Ansa Calabar

    65.3/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars191 reviews

    28GR+35C, Federal Housing Esta, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Historic missionary all-boys school with strong Catholic worship center.

    • historic
    • missionary school
    • all-boys
    • quality education
    • great worship center
    • resource center
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    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume76
    • Review recency33
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Didi A. ★★★★★ : I Am A Product Of St Patrick’s College Quality Education Services
    • godwin A. ★★★★★ : Very nice place for business in their resource center. The school is great and the church is very wonderful.
  • 4
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    Virtuous College

    63.6/ 100
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars7 reviews

    27 Edgerly Rd, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Located in a calm area but with many stairs.

    • qualified teachers
    • calm environment
    • many stairs
    • nice school
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    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating92
    • Review volume30
    • Review recency68
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment60
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    • Fortunatus I. ★★★★★ : It was calm not to shady but okay for where it's located and has lot of stairs
  • 5
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    Marygold International School

    63.2/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars46 reviews

    No. 14 Obame Ikoya St, Leopad Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Serene environment for learning, but mixed reviews on staff courtesy.

    • serene environment
    • conducive learning
    • rude staff
    • courteous staff
    • prestigious
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    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume56
    • Review recency22
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment65
    • Verification0

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    • Blessing J. ★★★★★ : Marygold international school has a serene environment for learning.
    • Orange L. ★★★★★ : Very rude staff. They are practically mean to children. I could substantiate this with a strong evidence.
  • 6
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    Top Exquisite International School

    61.5/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars7 reviews

    No 6 Anansa street, off Wapi junction, Municipality, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume30
    • Review recency75
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Bouke S. ★★★★★ : It's a beautiful and peaceful environment where we learn and grow student in a good morals.
    • Victoria E. ★★★★★ : A lovely and peaceful place to enrol your wards.
  • 7
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    EmeraldField Schools Calabar

    60.0/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars31 reviews

    2 Ekorinim Rd, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Well-equipped labs and 24-hour ICT centre for young children.

    • well equipped labs
    • 24hr ict centre
    • good environment
    • affordable
    • quality teaching
    • secure
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    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume50
    • Review recency5
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment71
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Mary-Sonia N. ★★★★★ : My name is Sonia and i was a student of EmeraldField , They have a good environment for learning and well equipped facilities however, They tend to misunderstand most of what you say an do which leads
    • Anointed E. ★★★★★ : My name is Anointed Ekabua and I am a pupil if EmeraldField Academy.And from my perspective Emeraldfield is the best school I have ever been to there is quality teaching and other qualities that a good school is meant to possese.
  • 8
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    Blue Cherry Academy

    59.7/ 100
    4.64.6 out of 5 stars9 reviews

    Plot 15, Block, 11 Federal Housing Road, Estate, Calabar 240212, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Described as a home away from home with nurturing staff.

    • home away from home
    • nurturing staff
    • no child left behind
    • 21st century learning
    • excellent environment
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    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating90
    • Review volume33
    • Review recency24
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment77
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    Recent reviews

    • Miss D. ★★★★★ : Absolutely the Best! doing the most in bringing the greatness out of each Child. A school for all children.
    • Sunny U. ★★★★★ : Blue Cherry Academy is an excellent teaching-learning environment for the 21st Century.
  • 10

    Holy Family International Schools

    47.5/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews

    34 Otu Ansa Street, University Satellite, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume10
    • Review recency4
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Sankaz S. ★★★★★ : A citadel of learning for future leaders
  • 11
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    Aptech Computer Education Calabar

    44.5/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars10 reviews

    200 Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Ikot Mbo Rubber Esta, Calabar 540261, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume35
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 12
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    Gladden's International Schools

    43.9/ 100
    3.33.3 out of 5 stars3 reviews

    12 Efuho Stream Road, 8 Miles (behind St. Augustine's Catholic Church Ikot Omin, Calabar 540221, Cross River, Nigeria

    • good school
    • considering enrollment
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    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating40
    • Review volume20
    • Review recency68
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Florence A. ★★★★★ : Thinking of enrolling my child in the school
  • 13
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    Surefoot International School

    18.9/ 100
    Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews

    Plot 1 Surefoot International School Drive Opposite Zone 6 Police Station, Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Ikot Efa, Calabar 234540, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
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  • 14
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    Kourklys international school

    18.9/ 100
    Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews

    No7 ivara Esu Street, state housing calabar Municipal, Atekong, Calabar 540222, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #14? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
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  • 15
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    BERYL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

    18.9/ 100
    Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews

    Plot 1, Block 1 Ikot Eneobong (Federal Housing Estate, Calabar 540213, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #15? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
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  • 18
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    CIRCO DIGITAL ACADEMY

    74.1/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars31 reviews

    5 Ediba Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Expert tutors break down complex concepts and secure real projects for students.

    • good teachers
    • hands-on training
    • conducive environment
    • ui/ux design
    • web development
    • portfolio boost
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    Why ranked #18? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume50
    • Review recency45
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment100
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • God's E. ★★★★★ : Am a circo digital academy students studying web development "front end development" is a great experience though with good instructors that are really nice the teach well 😊 am still learning but one day I will become a web developer
    • Rose O. ★★★★★ : CIRCO is one of the best tech schools in Calabar Learning UIUX design in CIRCO academy was a very great choice I made. I had to learn a whole lots of thinks and they also employ good teachers who will make sure they teach U to Ur understanding. Learning UIUX design in CIRCO Academy was a top notch for me
  • 19
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    University of Calabar

    71.8/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars758 reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university

    Mary Slessor Ave, University of Calaba, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #19? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume96
    • Review recency58
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Abang T. ★★★★★ : Unical is not just a university but also a community that impact zeal of service and knowledge for hardwork, I'm so proud to be an alumni of university of Calabar, a malabite
    • favour U. ★★★★★ : While, as a student there I will say it's a cool place. Normal university outline and okay for the fact that it's a federal university.
  • 20
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    University Of Uyo

    71.2/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars571 reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university

    Nwaniba Road, Uyo 532105, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Serene campus with tall trees and good vegetation for cool environment.

    • serene campus
    • good vegetation
    • cool environment
    • nice structures
    • friendly lecturers
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    Why ranked #20? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume92
    • Review recency33
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment70
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Imoh B. ★★★★★ : a nice place every student must be
    • Emireneya A. ★★★★★ : University of Uyo has nice structures, cool, comfortable classrooms and a serene atmosphere. The best lecturers to mould you into your best self, and they are friendly. I love it here.
  • 21
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    College of Health Technology

    63.2/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars57 reviews

    Mary Slessor Ave, Efut Ekondo, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Affordable fees and accessible education for all in Cross River State.

    • affordable fees
    • clean environment
    • medical training
    • accessible
    • good staff
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    Why ranked #21? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume59
    • Review recency3
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment71
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Isaac N. ★★★★★ : It's a citadel of learning with good structural design, neat environment and hospitable academic and non-academic staff
    • Aghedo F. ★★★★★ : A medical training environment, clean and very accommodating, diverse section, and unit above all, good and reputable people also came from here.

What the data shows for professional schools in Calabar

Counted from every professional schools ranked in Calabar, Cross River State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked
21
With 5+ reviews
13
Rated 4.5 or higher
9
Median reviews
7
Phone listed
19 of 21
Opening hours listed
19 of 21

13 of the 21 professional schools ranked in Calabar have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 1,741 reviews.

Of the 21, 9 score 4.5 or higher, 5 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 2 are below 4.0 and 5 have no rating yet.

The median professional schools here has 7 reviews.

University of Calabar has the most, 758 at 3.9, followed by University Of Uyo (571) and St Patrick's College Ikot-Ansa Calabar (191).

19 list a phone number, 14 a website and 19 opening hours; 20 have a photo on file.

Across the 14 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes professional schools, the median city lists 20; Calabar has 21, more than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which professional school has a 5.0 Google rating in Calabar?

The Masters Music Academy Calabar has a 5.0 Google rating from 11 reviews. That is more review activity than Southern British High School, Calabar and Virtuous College, which each have 4.7 stars from 7 reviews.

Which professional school has the most reviews in Calabar?

St Patrick's College Ikot-Ansa Calabar has the largest review count cited, with 191 reviews and a 4.3 rating. Marygold International School has 46 reviews and a 4.2 rating, while The Masters Music Academy Calabar has 11 reviews and 5.0 stars.

How many professional schools are listed in Calabar?

Ranked counts 21 professional schools in Calabar, Cross River State. The recorded profiles include Southern British High School, Calabar at 4.7 stars from 7 reviews, St Patrick's College Ikot-Ansa Calabar at 4.3 from 191, and Marygold International School at 4.2 from 46.

How should I read a 5.0 rating with 11 reviews?

The Masters Music Academy Calabar has a 5.0 rating from 11 reviews, which is a smaller review count than St Patrick's College Ikot-Ansa Calabar's 191. Southern British High School, Calabar and Virtuous College each have 7 reviews, so their 4.7 ratings also rest on limited review volume.

Why does a 4.7-rated school appear before a 5.0-rated school?

The order does not follow rating alone. Southern British High School, Calabar appears first with 4.7 stars from 7 reviews, while The Masters Music Academy Calabar has 5.0 stars from 11 reviews. Placement reflects the combined profile information used for the ranking, including rating and review count.

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