Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational (SDME) Society, headquartered in Ujire, stands as a premier non-profit under the aegis of Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala. Committed to delivering quality education across cities, towns, and institutions, it manages flagship higher education centers alongside a robust network of K-12 schools. SDM Mangalajyothi Integrated School in Vamanjoor, Mangaluru, exemplifies its inclusive approach. Marking over 25 years, this Kannada-medium school integrates children with and without disabilities, supporting those who are orthopedically challenged, hearing or visually impaired, or facing learning difficulties. SDM Educational Society further oversees diverse primary, high, and higher secondary schools, including CBSE English-medium options in Ujire and Dharmasthala, state board institutions, and residential pre-university colleges. These emphasize value-based learning, character building, and holistic growth to nurture globally minded citizens.
1903 – Sri Manjunathaswamy Hr. Pry. School, Dharmasthala
1948 – SDM Secondary School, Ujire
1955 – SDM Higher Primary School, Ujire
1966 – Sri Manjunatheshwara High School, Dharmasthala
1973 – SDM Higher Primary School, Mayyadi
1975 – SDM Higher Primary School, Puduvettu
1981 – SDM Mangalajyothi Integrated School, Vamanjoor, Mangalore
1988 – SDM High School, Belal
1991 – SDM High School, Perinje
1998 – SDM Eng. Medium School, Ujire
2006 – Sri Laxminarayana Hr. Pry. School, Kanchana
2007 – SDM Eng. Medium School (CBSE), Ujire
2008 – SDM English Medium School, Dharmasthala
Kanchana Venkatasubramanya Smaraka High School, Kanchana
2013 – SDM English Medium School, Belthangady2021 – SDM School, Mangalore
