As public school enrollment declines, GreatSchools introduces a new tool to help districts meet families’ demand for accessible, comprehensive school information

Oakland, CA (December 9, 2025) — A new nationwide survey from GreatSchools.org reveals that parents want clearer, more complete information about their schools — along with communication that is easy to access and understand. The survey of more than 1,000 K–12 parents showed a strong correlation between parents’ overall satisfaction with their school (and willingness to recommend it to others) and their experience finding important information.

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Oakland, CA (July 31, 2025) — GreatSchools, the leading nonprofit provider of K–12 school information, today announced updates to its school ratings, including the introduction of a new feature designed to help families easily identify schools that serve all students well.

“Our goal is always to give families useful, high-quality education information as they make important decisions around their child’s learning,” said GreatSchools CEO Jon Deane. “These changes reflect what we often hear from parents: a desire for a simpler experience that allows them to prioritize what matters most to their family.”

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New initiative will embed local public library information into GreatSchools’ national school search platform, giving families a more complete view of community learning resources

Oakland, CA (July 23, 2025) – GreatSchools, the nation’s leading nonprofit school information site, today announced it has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to support the integration of public library data onto GreatSchools.org. This grant represents a significant investment in expanding how families understand and navigate their local educational ecosystems, allowing them to explore not only school options, but also trusted community resources that support learning beyond the classroom.

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‘College Success Award’ recognizes high schools that excel at helping students enroll and succeed in college

Oakland, CA (November 14, 2024) — Today, 1,436 high schools in 19 states¹ have a new reason to celebrate their efforts to ensure their students are ready for higher education and future careers. The nonprofit GreatSchools announced the recipients of its 2024 College Success Award, which honors public high schools that excel at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college. College readiness is crucial for high school students’ future success as companies still overwhelmingly hire candidates with a college degree.

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Public elementary, middle, and high schools receive first-of-its-kind Thrive Award

Oakland, CA (August 22, 2024) — GreatSchools.org, the nation’s leading nonprofit school information site, today announced 532 Illinois schools as recipients of its Thrive Award. The first-of-its-kind, data-driven award recognizes and celebrates public schools in Illinois that demonstrate positive, supportive learning environments for students and staff.

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