This study aimed to compare the levels of sports participation among government, private, and aided schools in Karnataka, India, and provide suggestions to improve sports participation levels among students. The study utilized a descriptive research design and collected data from 3152 students using a self-administered questionnaire. The results showed that government schools had the highest number of students participating in sports activities, followed by private and aided schools. However, private schools had the highest mean level of sports participation, followed by aided schools and government schools. The ANOVA results confirmed that school type had a significant effect on sports participation levels, with government schools having significantly lower participation levels than private and aided schools. Based on the results and discussion, the study suggests that government schools should be given more resources and support to increase their sports participation levels, private and aided schools can share their resources and expertise in sports with government schools, sports curriculum should be made mandatory for all students, and government and educational authorities should take a proactive approach in encouraging sports participation among students. These findings have implications for policy-makers, educators, and parents in promoting sports activities among students in schools.