The best neighbourhoods for families with children
Schools and nurseries nearby, playgrounds, a park, a quiet street and a doctor round the corner. Which Prague neighbourhoods come out best on these, and what to watch out for with school catchment areas.
What families need
We build the ranking from data on every address in the neighbourhood. The greatest weight goes to schools and nurseries within walking distance and playgrounds, then green space and quiet, with less on shops and doctors. So a neighbourhood only does well when it has everything together, not just one big school.
The catchment school matters more than the neighbourhood
A child gets priority at the catchment school by their address of permanent residence, not by neighbourhood. Catchment boundaries often run down the middle of a street, so two neighbouring addresses can belong to different schools. Before you sign the tenancy agreement, check the catchment school and nursery for the flat's exact address.
Prague has 321 primary schools and 444 nurseries. For each one you will find Czech School Inspectorate (ČŠI) reports, its curriculum, parents' reviews and a map.
Enrolment
Enrolment for the first year of primary school runs from 15. 1. 2027 to 15. 2. 2027, and for nurseries from 15. 3. 2027 to 15. 4. 2027. The exact days are announced by the schools, and in many districts children are registered online in advance.
Quiet and green space
For families with young children, a park within ten minutes' walk and a quiet street matter too. The quietest neighbourhoods are Hostavice, Lipence and Klánovice; the closest to green space are Černý Most and Kamýk.
What else to think about
- The way to school: can your child walk it alone? Are there big junctions on the way?
- Nursery places: in new developments, nurseries tend to be oversubscribed for the first few years after people move in.
- Paediatrician: paediatricians take children from the local area as capacity allows; check availability before you need one.
Frequently asked questions
Which neighbourhood in Prague is best for families with children?
On schools, playgrounds, green space, quiet, shops and doctors within walking distance, Kamýk, Radlice and Motol come out best.
How is the catchment school decided?
By the child's address of permanent residence. The boundaries of catchment areas are set by a decree of the district (městská část); on Městomat you can find them by entering an address.
When is enrolment for school and nursery?
Enrolment (zápis) for the first year of primary school runs from 15. 1. 2027 to 15. 2. 2027, and for nurseries from 15. 3. 2027 to 15. 4. 2027. The exact days are set by the schools.