School should be a place for learning, but what if it’s also home to ghosts? Some schools in India have terrifying stories of paranormal activity, from floating objects to eerie voices. Here are 10 haunted schools where students and teachers have reported supernatural encounters.
1. Degri Girls High School, Howrah, West Bengal
This school became infamous after students witnessed chalk and dusters floating in the air on their own. A nearby tree was also seen “on fire” without actually burning. The fear intensified after the sudden death of a student, Priyanka Khara, leading to mass panic.
2. Toiba High School, Kusumgram, West Bengal
This school is located near a century-old haunted house. Several girl students fainted in class, claiming they were “possessed” by an evil spirit. The school was eventually shut down as parents refused to send their children back.
3. Tonk Upper Primary Government School, Rajasthan
In 2014, students reported seeing the ghost of a young girl trying to push them toward a toilet. The eerie encounters caused mass hysteria, and villagers had to perform religious rituals to drive away the spirit.
4. Lovedale Boarding School, Ooty, Tamil Nadu
This boarding school is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former student who died tragically. Many students have reported hearing mysterious footsteps and whispers in the dormitories at night.
5. Junior High School, Swayamvar Chhapra Bigahi, Uttar Pradesh
This school in Lucknow was abandoned after reports of paranormal activity scared away students and teachers. Locals believe the spirits of the dead haunt the area, as the school was built near an old burial ground.
6. St. Michael’s School, Siliguri, West Bengal
Students claim to hear footsteps and whispers in empty classrooms. The school is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a former teacher who passed away mysteriously on campus.
7. The Haunted School on Graveyard Land
Built over an old graveyard, this school is infamous for ghost sightings. Students have reported seeing ghostly figures wandering the classrooms and hearing strange noises at night.
8. Government High School, Kerala
This school is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former headmistress who died suddenly. Some students claim to hear her voice calling out names in the evening, even when no one is around.
9. St. John’s High School, Bangalore
Students have reported eerie occurrences, including books falling off shelves and lights flickering without reason. Locals believe it is haunted by the ghost of a young boy who drowned in a nearby lake.
10. The Haunted School in Delhi Cantonment
This school is rumored to be haunted by spirits from its colonial past. Teachers and students have reported hearing ghostly cries and seeing shadowy figures near the playground after sunset.
Would you dare to study in one of these haunted schools? If you’ve had a spooky school experience, share your story in the comments!