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Skyward Student Management Suite

bySkyward
in K-12 Education Student Information Systems
3.4

Overview

Product Information on Skyward Student Management Suite

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Skyward Student Management Suite?

Skyward Student Management Suite is a software designed for educational institutions to manage student information, administrative processes, and school operations. The software supports functions such as student enrollment, grading, attendance tracking, scheduling, and discipline management. It also provides modules for reporting, communication between staff and guardians, and health records management. By integrating data management and workflow automation, the software aims to address common administrative challenges in schools, enabling efficient data retrieval and supporting compliance with educational regulations. The suite can be configured to align with specific district or school needs and works to streamline complex administrative tasks.

Skyward Student Management Suite Pricing

The Skyward Student Management Suite software uses a pricing model structured around annual licensing fees based on the size and needs of the educational institution, which may include implementation costs, training charges, and optional modules that can be added for additional functionality.

Overall experience with Skyward Student Management Suite

VP, Marketing & Communications
1B - 3B USD, Banking
FAVORABLE

“Schooled User”

4.0
Feb 8, 2024
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Associate
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
CRITICAL

“Skyward’s Usability and Functionality Hindered by Slow Response and Missing Features”

3.0
Feb 3, 2026
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Key Insights

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About Company

Company Description

Updated 24th March 2025

Skyward offers software solutions for K-12 school districts globally. The company primarily focuses on the provision of innovative Student Information System (SIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. These solutions are aimed at reducing task time, allowing more engagement with students.

Company Details

Updated 29th April 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
1980
Head office location
Stevens Point, United States
Number of employees
501 - 1000
Website
http://www.skyward.com

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Skyward Student Management Suite Reviews and Ratings

3.4

(12 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
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4 Star
25%
3 Star
25%
2 Star
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  • Associate
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Skyward’s Usability and Functionality Hindered by Slow Response and Missing Features

    3.0
    Feb 3, 2026
    Skyward can be a very slow system and often has issues with functionality. It is not the most user friendly system, but does have some sophistication in the types of data mining it offers. I am a high school registrar, so I am frequently exploring and utilizing everything it has to offer.
  • Associate
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Skyward’s Usability and Functionality Hindered by Slow Response and Missing Features

    3.0
    Feb 3, 2026
    Skyward can be a very slow system and often has issues with functionality. It is not the most user friendly system, but does have some sophistication in the types of data mining it offers. I am a high school registrar, so I am frequently exploring and utilizing everything it has to offer.
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Performance of Skyward Student Management Suite Across Market Features

Skyward Student Management Suite Likes & Dislikes

Like

Very intuitive and easy to use.

Like

Very intuitive and easy to use.

Like

Very intuitive and easy to use.

Dislike

There are certain normal or obvious functions sthat Skyward doesn't have the capability for (such as scheduling alternate requests on the automated scheduler when the primary requests cannot be scheduled. Instead, they must be deployed manually, which defeats the purpose of having alternates. This has been requested for years, and we still have nothing to show for it.) As far as features that would make life easier, the turnaround time is very slow if we can get a response at all.

Dislike

There are certain normal or obvious functions sthat Skyward doesn't have the capability for (such as scheduling alternate requests on the automated scheduler when the primary requests cannot be scheduled. Instead, they must be deployed manually, which defeats the purpose of having alternates. This has been requested for years, and we still have nothing to show for it.) As far as features that would make life easier, the turnaround time is very slow if we can get a response at all.

Dislike

There are certain normal or obvious functions sthat Skyward doesn't have the capability for (such as scheduling alternate requests on the automated scheduler when the primary requests cannot be scheduled. Instead, they must be deployed manually, which defeats the purpose of having alternates. This has been requested for years, and we still have nothing to show for it.) As far as features that would make life easier, the turnaround time is very slow if we can get a response at all.

Reviewer Insights for: Skyward Student Management Suite