Kalpeni holds a proud place in the educational history of Lakshadweep, being the first island in the archipelago where women went to school.
* **Literacy Rate**: Lakshadweep boasts a high literacy rate of approximately 91.85% (2011 Census). Kalpeni reflects this trend, with near-universal literacy among younger generations. * **Primary and Secondary Education**: The island is served by government primary schools, a middle school, and a Government Senior Secondary School that provides education up to the 12th standard. * **Higher Education**: There are no full-fledged universities on Kalpeni. Students typically travel to the mainland (especially Kerala) or to Kavaratti/Andrott for higher studies. Government scholarships heavily subsidize higher education on the mainland. * **Affiliation**: Schools are generally affiliated with the Kerala State Board or CBSE, and higher education centers in the Union Territory fall under the jurisdiction of Calicut University (Kerala).
