WhereNext Value Score · Panama City
Best value international schools in Panama City
Updated 2026-04-26 · 10 schools scored · 17 schools indexed
Schools scored
10
Median value
65/100
Top score
80/100
Median tuition
$9.0k
Curriculum mix
Schools ranked by Value Score (highest first)
| # | School | Tuition USD | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRAIL School | $5,813-$9,321 | 80/100 |
| 2 | Balboa Academy | $9,063-$15,941 | 73/100 |
| 3 | Lycée Français International de Panama | $6,705-$9,408 | 72/100 |
| 4 | The Casco School | $7,989-$9,049 | 69/100 |
| 5 | Crossroads Christian Academy | $7,916-$9,915 | 66/100 |
| 6 | Colegio Alemán del Istmo | $5,488-$12,202 | 64/100 |
| 7 | International School of Panama | $9,999-$18,938 | 60/100 |
| 8 | Metropolitan School of Panama | $12,408-$20,473 | 60/100 |
| 9 | United School of Panama | $8,600-$9,500 | 58/100 |
| 10 | King's College The British School of Panama | $8,213-$24,269 | 56/100 |
How the Value Score works
The WhereNext Value Score starts at 50 (neutral) and adjusts across six dimensions: class size (−10 to +15), diversity (+0 to +10), accreditations (+0 to +10), learning support (+0 to +8), activities richness (+0 to +5), and a cost-tier adjustment that boosts cheaper schools and discounts premium-tier schools that don't justify their pricing through other dimensions.
Important: the Value Score is NOT a quality ranking. A school with strong educational outcomes can have a moderate Value Score if it sits in the premium tier; a smaller, cheaper school with good fundamentals can score higher on Value while still being a different fit for your family.
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