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As of 29 August 2026, PowerSchool's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. K-12 student information system and connected operating system used by school districts for enrollment, grading and operations. Softwr lists it under Education.

Overview

What PowerSchool does

K-12 student information system and connected operating system used by school districts for enrollment, grading and operations.

What people use it for

  • Managing student enrollment and family communications at scale
  • Tracking attendance, grades, and course performance across schools
  • Planning budgets and managing school financial resources
  • Recruiting and supporting teachers with performance analytics

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How much does PowerSchool cost?

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