- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ooty was started in the year 1977. The Vidyalaya has classes from I to XII with an enrolment of 803. Class XI Science Stream was begun for the session 2007-08.
- The Vidyalaya has maintained high academic standards with 100% results in the 2011 CBSE Class X Examination which placed it at the top among the Kendriya Vidyalayas of Chennai Region.
- This Vidyalaya provides opportunities for the students to explore the hidden talents apart from studies.
- This Vidyalaya encourages many other activites like Mathematics Olympiad, Green Olympiad, National Level Essay and Painting Competitions, Adventure Activities, Educational Tours, Exhibitions, Scouting etc.
- The Vidyalaya has a well stocked library of 10000 books to inculcate regular reading habits. We subscribe to over 40 magazines and periodicals.
- Computer Education is provided by well qualified specialists from Class III to Class XII. The Vidyalaya has two well equipped Computer Laboratories with 60 computers.
- The Vidyalaya is adequately staffed with highly qualified and experienced teachers. The approved staff strength for the session is 44.
- The Vidyalaya has ongoing schemes to provide extra coaching in sports, craft and fine arts. Remedial coaching classes are run for Class VI to XII students from July to December.