Gaoyou No.1 Primary School, founded in 1897, is one of the earliest public primary schools in the history of the whole province and even the whole country. It has a history of 124 years.

Jiangsu Gaoyou Experimental Primary School, founded in the 31st year of Guangxu, is a century-old famous school. The school has a profound cultural background, outstanding achievements in running schools and high popularity and social reputation.