# Best School Management Software - Page 26 *By [Emma Stein](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/emma-stein)* School management software streamlines administrative operations at educational institutions. These products are typically used by school administrators and support staff in a variety of departments, including food services, housing, information technology (IT), and facility management. School management software helps educational organizations more efficiently manage institutional resources and improve communication between departments, administrators, and support staff. Many functions of school management software manage operations that help keep the institution running, such as work orders, preventative maintenance, and inventory management. NOTE: This category is intended for products that manage administrative operations but do not qualify for G2’s more specific Education ERP software categories, including Education ERP suites, Education HR software, and Education Finance and Accounting Software. As a result, while products in those categories may offer some features in this space, they are excluded from School Management Software. To qualify for inclusion in the School Management Software category, a product must: - Provide tools to improve staff communication - Have features designed to improve efficiency - Include functionality designed to help manage school operations in areas such as facilities, IT management, program management, document management, attendance, and food service. ## G2 Grid® for School Management Software ![G2 Grid® for School Management Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/school-management-software/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=126362&focus%5B%5D=76239&focus%5B%5D=43137&focus%5B%5D=20266&focus%5B%5D=123817&focus%5B%5D=6828&focus%5B%5D=12729&focus%5B%5D=35434) Highlighted products: SchoolStatus, ParentSquare, ClassLink, FMX, Securly Filter, PowerSchool SIS, Follett Destiny Library Manager, and OpenEduCat. Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/school-management-software/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=schoolstatus&focus%5B%5D=parentsquare&focus%5B%5D=classlink&focus%5B%5D=fmx&focus%5B%5D=securly-filter&focus%5B%5D=powerschool-sis&focus%5B%5D=follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager&focus%5B%5D=openeducat) ## How Many School Management Software Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 449 ### Category Stats (Jul 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.27/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings - **Top Trending Product**: AdminPlus SIS (+1.41%) - Among all products in this category, AdminPlus SIS recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month *Last updated: July 12, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank School Management Software Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 4,800+ Authentic Reviews - 449+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Which School Management Software Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [SchoolStatus](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolstatus/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [OpenEduCat](https://www.g2.com/products/openeducat/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [ParentSquare](https://www.g2.com/products/parentsquare/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [ParentSquare](https://www.g2.com/products/parentsquare/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [OpenEduCat](https://www.g2.com/products/openeducat/reviews) --- **Sponsored** ### brightwheel Accelerate your child care business with brightwheel - the #1 platform for early education. Brightwheel is a management software solution for childcares, daycares, and preschools specifically designed to streamline tasks tackled by directors/administrators and teachers at mid- to high-capacity centers. In addition to saving hours per week of effort for each staff member, 100% of parents are more satisfied with their school experience once brightwheel is implemented. 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[Education Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/education) ## What Software Categories Are Similar to School Management Software? - [Classroom Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/classroom-management) - [K-12 Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/k-12-student-information-systems) - [Admissions and Enrollment Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/admissions-and-enrollment-management) - [Education ERP Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-erp-suites) - [Education Finance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-finance-software) - [Higher Education Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/higher-education-student-information-systems)