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An excellent education for every child

GreatSchools is the leading nonprofit providing high-quality information that supports parents pursuing a great education for their child, schools striving for excellence, and communities working to diminish inequities in education.

Over 49 million users visit our award-winning website each year to learn about schools in their area, explore research insights, and access thousands of free, evidence-based parenting resources to support their child’s learning and well-being.

School quality

We collect and analyze data from all 51 state departments of education and the federal government to provide analysis, insights, and school quality ratings for parents, partners, researchers, and policymakers.

Parenting guidance

We provide parents and caregivers with trusted information and research-backed parenting guidance to make decisions about their child’s education and advocate for high-quality learning opportunities.

Community action

We empower education stakeholders with research and data insights to improve schools, with the goal of creating a more equitable future for all children.