Primary, secondary
Pre-Schools
Relations with School Boards
Special Education
Development and Promotion of Facilities for Scientific and Technological Education Research and Innovation
Promotions of Scientific Exhibitions

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Ministry/Department of Education is to provide opportunities for all persons in The Bahamas to receive the education and training that will equip them with the necessary beliefs, attitudes, knowledge and skills required for work and life in an interdependent, ever changing world
The Ministry of Education has responsibility for all educational institutions in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas .
There are two hundred and seven (207) schools (including pre-schools) in the school system of The Bahamas - one hundred and sixty two (162) are fully maintained by Government and forty-five (45) are independent schools. Of the one hundred and sixty-one Government schools, fifty (50) are situated on New Providence and one hundred and twelve (112) are in the Family Islands.
The primary level covers grades one to six (1 - 6), after which pupils transfer to the Junior High level (grades 7 - 9) and then to Senior High (grades 10 - 12). These levels are fairly distinct in Ministry of Education schools in New Providence with slight variation in Ministry of Education Family Island schools, where some All-Age schools remain.

Schools are categorized as follows:

Pre-School 4 to 5 years
Primary 5 to 11+ years
Junior High 11+ to 14+ years
Senior High 14+ to 16+ years
All - Age 5+ to 16+ years
Special Schools All ages, catering to students having severe learning disabilities

254 schools (including pre-schools) in the Bahamas

165 fully maintained by Government

52 schools are situated on New Providence

113 schools are situated in the Family Island

89 Independent schools