We use several PowerSchool products, and they make integrations easy. The user interface is consistent and easy to navigate across PowerSchool applications, and with Single Sign-On, moving between applications through the app switcher is seamless for our faculty and staff. We have implemented Schoology Learning, and the onboarding support for this PowerSchool product, along with its integration with Professional Learning, has been helpful. The free version of the PowerBuddy AI feature meets most of our needs. Overall, performance across the PowerSchool products has been reliable. Our district uses PowerSchool SIS, ERP, Professional Learning, Schoology, Analytics and Insights, Curriculum and Instructions Records, Special Program, etc., and we have found that these tools work well together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerSchool?

PowerSchool can be more expensive than some other products, and there are times when support takes a while to respond and fully address certain issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerSchool solving and how is that benefiting you?

PowerSchool is helping us bring all of our data into one system so we can better support our students and more easily onboard new faculty, students, and staff. There is a clean, logical flow from the interview process in Applicant Tracker, through hiring in PowerSchool ERP, and into the PowerSchool SIS student information system, which then connects into our Learning Management System, Schoology Learning. The seamless connectivity with Special Programs keeps special education information at our teachers’ fingertips throughout PowerSchool. Open enrollment is also seamless using Records, which houses other district forms such as direct deposit, absence notes, and more. All employees can easily access and review their payroll, tax, and leave information in Employee Access Center. Bringing the major systems needed to run a school district into the PowerSchool family of products saves processing time and reduces training needs, while keeping what our stakeholders need right at their fingertips. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lori R.

Teacher / SPED Designee

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/28/2026

"Easy Remote Access to Multi-School Student Info in PowerSchool"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PowerSchool?

I am able to access PowerSchool remotely. I can access student information for multiple schools from one site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerSchool?

Running searches or reports is not always intuitive, it takes some trial and error to figure out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Bethany C.

Teacher

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/12/2026

"Seamless Canvas and Raptor Integration for Monitoring Multiple School Systems"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PowerSchool?

I like that it integrates with Canvas and Raptor system to help monitor multiple school systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerSchool?

The system often crashes at unexpected times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

M L.

Data Analyst

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/7/2023

"A robust system with endless possibilities."

5/5

What do you like best about PowerSchool?

The system is fully customizable from the tables to the pages, you have complete control over the look and feel of the SIS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerSchool?

Getting to a point where you are knowledgeable enough to perform all the different tasks can be complex and frustrating. The system is robust and will do what you want it to, but you need the know how to do so. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carisa J.

Property manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/27/2023

"Easy access to student info"

5/5

What do you like best about PowerSchool?

I like that I can see my daughters grades immediately. I always have up to date info on how she is doing in her classes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerSchool?

In crunch time, grades don't update immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Ashley M.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/15/2021

"PowerSchool for Secondary Educators"

5/5

What do you like best about PowerSchool?

I use PowerSchool for reports, master scheduling, gradebook, and attendance. I love the reports that I can generate quickly so that I can get needed data. I also love the ease of using PowerScheduler when building the schedule for my school. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerSchool?

I wish there were an easier way to flip back and forth between the Teacher and Admin sides of PowerSchool. I teach a virtual course and have to take attendance and enter grades, but I also use the Admin side constantly. I have to log entirely out to get to the other side, and although it isn't hard, it's just a time-waster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerSchool solving and how is that benefiting you?

We can make sure that our seniors graduate with all required courses and credits. We use the Graduation Progress as a way to track students and can quickly print a copy of the worksheet for them to keep. I love that I can sit down with a student and, within seconds, have a plan in place so that they can graduate on time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Leslie F.

Owner

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/28/2021

"This is like brain surgery for your classroom."

3/5

What do you like best about PowerSchool?

It is very detail-oriented; you can really get into the details and see everything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerSchool?

This is the least intuitive program I have ever used. It seems that every teacher in my school is complaining about how hard it is to use and manage. We always need to use tutorials in order to do something on power school. There is a big learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jacqueline E.

Teacher and Team Leader

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/6/2020

"An easy to use all in one tool for everything HR."

3.5/5

What do you like best about PowerSchool?

I like receiving direct notifications when documents have been added, so I know when I have to update or complete something. As an educator, I have a massive amount of paperwork that needs to be completed on a daily basis. It is often difficult to remember everything on my to-do list. When I receive an email notification reminding me to complete a task on talentEd, it enables me to prioritize that task and ensure that the documentation is submitted. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerSchool?

I would like the layout to be more modern. It seems a bit old and bland. Rather than having it broken up by tasks completed and tasks still to be completed, it would also be helpful to see which category certain tasks fall under. At times, there are a number of documents. Categorizing them would make it easier to find what has and has not been done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PowerSchool:

It is a much better system than asking employees to submit paper documents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerSchool solving and how is that benefiting you?

Talent Ed allows for a quick completion of all HR documents, including contracts, health insurance information, Covid check ins, and more. It is especially helpful with reminding employees to complete documentation before specific and dates, such as open enrollment periods. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stephen M.

Educational Support Professional Special Credential

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/10/2020

"TalentEd"

3.5/5

What do you like best about PowerSchool?

Talent ED has made the employee management process much more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerSchool?

The learning curve was a bit higher than expected but was fairly quickly overcome Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brittany L.

Teacher

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/17/2019

"Easy peasy"

5/5

What do you like best about PowerSchool?

Recently we switched our registration for professional Development to TalentEd and it has been a wonderful change. I can not remember what we had before but I do remember that it was not as easy as TalentEd is. I much prefer using this system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PowerSchool?

There really isn't anything that I have found that I do not like. I am still early in the learning process though so that may change as I discover more. So far, so good! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PowerSchool:

So far I have enjoyed using TalentEd to register for my professional developments. They send an email when you have registered or added on to a wait list. It makes it easy to find when I have to search my mailbox for the confirmation, date, time or location when I forget. Which happens all too often. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PowerSchool solving and how is that benefiting you?

Before TalentEd I struggled with registering for a PD but now that we made the switch, it is a lot easier. I also love that it sends an email when you register or are added on to the wait list for a PD. When I have to go back and search for a PD that I registered for through my email, I can easily find it and be reminded of the date, time or location. That is SUPER beneficial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.