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Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Skyward Student Management Suite Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Classroom Management Software](/directory/20012/classroom-management/software) > [Skyward Student Management Suite](/software/2185/skyward-school-management) # Skyward Student Management Suite Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/2185/skyward-school-management Page: 1 / 7\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/2185/skyward-school-management?page=2) > Skyward offers a student information system and enterprise resource planning (including HR and financial tools) for K-12 schools. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 153 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Skyward Student Management Suite? K-12 schools and districts throughout the United States, as well as American embassy schools abroad. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 153 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Skyward - **Founded**: 1980 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$30,000.00 - **Pricing Details**: Pricing is based on a per-student model, tiered by school/district size. Please contact Skyward directly for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Accounts Payable Software - Admissions Management - Assessment Management - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking Software - Billing & Invoicing - Built-in LMS - Class Registration Software - Class Scheduling - Classroom Management Software - Communication Management - Course Management - Curriculum Management - Discipline Management - Enrollments/Onboarding - Financial Management Software - Fund Accounting Software - Gradebook Software - Learning Management - Mobile App - Online Calendar - Online Payments - Parent Portal - Parent/Student Portal - Report Cards - Reporting & Statistics - Reporting/Analytics - Student Information/Records - Student Management - Tests/Assessments - Transcripts ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [Classroom Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/20012/classroom-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Classroom Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/20012/classroom-management/software) - [School Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/20014/school-administration/software) - [School Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/20015/school-accounting/software) - [Student Information System Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31032/student-information-system/software) - [K-12 Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31336/k-12/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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We've had more problems with expense reimbursement and student and teacher management than we've ever had. > > Honestly, it's an outdated system with a terribly overcomplicated setup, and the worst setup ever. If I could, I'd stick with a better option. ----- ### "Good experiend" — 4.0/5 > **Kara** | *February 28, 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Initially, I started on the SMS version and loved it. It was so easy to use, had great reporting and provided me what I needed. I am now on Q and the District users like this . They find it easier to use compared to our old software. > > **Cons**: I wish there were more useful reports and that the reports that are available, I wish they had the ability to limit the data or query it. I also wish that support was quicker with responses. The capital asset module is very disappointing. There could be so many useful reports added but it's like they started developing it and then just suddenly stopped and called it good. > > We only the use the Skyward's financial system. We use it for every financial aspect of running our District. Overall, the experience has been positive, we have become more efficient with timekeeping and time cards and Q has allowed other staff to record transactions which saves the business office from having to touch everything. ----- ### "CRAPPY APP - DO BETTER" — 1.0/5 > **Amanda** | *September 6, 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Can see the kids grades and that's about it. I don't like much else about the app. It's not user friendly > > **Cons**: Customer support SUCKS. Can't log in half the time because the website/app forgets your password. Says you will get an email soon but never sends one. App is not user friendly. Every time I try to log in it forgets my password and I have to contact I.T. for a reset and even if I remember my password it will still not let me log in if I log out after that. Absolutely ridiculous. > > CRAPPY. I've had this app for 5-6 years now and I've only ever been able to log into it 3 times. I hate that. It's really annoying ----- ### "Great info for parents" — 5.0/5 > **Pam** | *July 23, 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy access to all of the student information such as schedule, contact info, test scores, records, etc. > > **Cons**: It doesn’t really give a place to reach out to teachers directly. Or it’s not easy to find if it is an option. ----- ### "Skyward Student Management Review" — 4.0/5 > **Holly** | *December 17, 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease of reports and data mining creativity. > > **Cons**: I honestly do not use much as I do special education mostly. > > I spent five years as an elementary secretary. 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