5 Best Schools Near Alabang in 2026 | Ultimate Guide for Parents

Published: October 2026 l Article 

For some Filipino families, finding the right home and the right school is often the same decision. Alabang is known as one of the best places in Metro Manila to raise a family because of its green public parks, well-developed communities, and essential everyday establishments, such as top-tier schools.

Here at Versailles Alabang Village, we often hear parents ask the same question: “Which school is best for my child?” So we put together five of the top schools in and around Alabang. We considered academic reputation, campus environment, student life, and how well each school fits different family needs.

De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ)

Some names carry weight, and DLSZ is one of them. This co-ed Lasallian school on University Avenue in Ayala Alabang opened in 1978 to serve families in southern Metro Manila, and decades later it remains one of the most sought-after schools in the south.

Highlights

  • Grade School and Junior High School both accredited at PAASCU Level III, a status held since its first accreditation in 1996
  • Part of the Lasallian school network, with a second campus in Vermosa, Imus, Cavite
  • Alabang campus offers Pre-Kinder through Grade 10

Best for: Families who want a prestigious, long-established Lasallian education close to home.

Visit their official website: https://www.dlszobel.edu.ph/

PAREF Southridge School

If Woodrose is the girls’ school, Southridge is its brother school. It’s an all-boys school in Hillsborough Alabang offering K to 12. Its campus has fully equipped academic facilities, a chapel, a state-of-the-art auditorium, and professional-level sports facilities.

Highlights

  • Its Afternoon School gives around 200 scholars each year the same demanding education as regular students

Best for: Families who want a boys’ school with strong academics and a culture of service.

Visit their official website: https://parefsouthridge.edu.ph/

PAREF Woodrose School

Walk onto Woodrose’s two-hectare campus on Acacia Avenue and you can tell this school has a clear sense of purpose. It’s the very first school founded by the Parents for Education Foundation, and it’s an all-girls school that pairs high academic standards with character formation rooted in Christian values.

Highlights

  • Named a Center of Excellence in Sports and the Arts by Muntinlupa in 2002
  • Re-accredited at PAASCU Level III
  • Named a School of Character in 2022, and winner of a 2024 Model School Climate Award based on student surveys

Best for: Families seeking a girls’ school with a strong character-formation focus.

Visit their official website: https://parefwoodrose.edu.ph/ 

Saint Bernadette College of Alabang: The One You Might Not Expect

Every list needs one entry that makes readers say, “Wait, really?” This is ours. Saint Bernadette won’t show up on most “top school” lists, but it has a story we find hard to ignore. In 1983 it began with a single classroom in a renovated garage, serving 91 young children. Today it’s a school on East Service Road with a college department (added in 1996–97) and a stated mission of quality, time-bound, and affordable education.

Highlights

  • College degrees in elementary and secondary education, hospitality management, information technology, business administration, entrepreneurship, and psychology
  • TESDA-accredited technical-vocational courses, including Cookery, Bread and Pastry Production, Bookkeeping, and Computer Systems Servicing

Best for: Families who want an affordable school with a path from early years through college and technical training.

Our take: Not every family needs a prestige name. Some need a school that is affordable, close to home, and offers more than one route after graduation. Saint Bernadette’s technical-vocational courses give students an option beyond the usual college track, and that deserves recognition.

Visit their official website: https://sbca.edu.ph/

Choosing a School Is Also Choosing a Neighborhood

A great school is only part of the picture. The daily routine matters too: how long the commute is, whether your kids can play safely outside, and whether you come home to a place that feels peaceful.

That’s why many families look at communities close to Alabang’s school belt. At Versailles Alabang Village, residents enjoy a quiet, family-friendly environment with the security, space, and sense of community that make raising children easier. Shorter school runs, tree-lined streets, and neighbors who feel like extended family can make a real difference in your family’s day-to-day life.

FAQs

What are the best schools in Alabang?

Well-regarded options include DLSZ, Southridge School, Woodrose School, Saint Bernadette College of Alabang, and San Beda College Alabang. The best choice depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities.

When should I start applying to schools in Alabang?

Many schools open admissions months before the school year begins, so start researching about a year ahead.

Why choose a village near Alabang's schools?

A family-friendly village offers security, green space, and a strong sense of community, all of which support a child's growth outside the classroom.

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