School Directory Website Build

I need a simple, working prototype of a school-and-college directory similar in spirit to allschoolscolleges.com, but trimmed to the essentials.

What I’m after
• A clean, responsive site where visitors can run an advanced search with filters (city, state, course type, or any other basic tags we define) as well as a direct name lookup.
• Each result page must display only the fundamentals: institution name, address, phone/email, website link, and its location (text or small map embed—whichever is quicker to implement).
• An admin area that lets me add, edit, or remove listings easily; CSV bulk upload is a plus.
• Lightweight code, fast loading, SEO-friendly URLs, and easy future maintenance. Use WordPress, Laravel, plain PHP/MySQL, or any stack you’re comfortable with—just keep it straightforward.

Scope for this phase
This is an initial build on a tight budget, so I’m focused on the core directory and search only—no reviews, enrollment forms, or monetization features yet. If this version runs smoothly, we can discuss follow-on work for richer modules later.

In your Proposal, Please Include:
Examples of listing/directory websites you’ve built before

Which platform (WordPress, Webflow, custom code, etc.) you recommend for this project and why?

Timeline and cost estimate

Technology/hosting suggestions

Questions or suggestions you have for project success

I’m ready to move quickly once I find the right fit.

Bonus: Experience building education portals for Indian users.

Mention “Education Directory Build” in your response