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Compare PowerSchool SIS and Skyward Student Management Suite 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (54.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
PowerSchool SIS
Star Rating
(736)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PowerSchool SISSkyward Student Management Suite
Star Rating
(175)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Skyward Student Management SuiteSummary
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- Users report that PowerSchool SIS excels in its Gradebook feature, scoring 8.7, which reviewers mention provides a user-friendly interface for tracking student performance, while Skyward's Gradebook, with a score of 8.4, is noted for its solid functionality but lacks some of the intuitive design elements.
- Reviewers mention that PowerSchool SIS has a strong focus on Mobility, scoring 8.3, which allows for seamless access to student data on-the-go. In contrast, Skyward Student Management Suite scores slightly higher at 8.6, with users saying it offers a more robust mobile app experience, making it easier for educators to manage tasks remotely.
- G2 users highlight PowerSchool SIS's superior Reporting Capabilities, scoring 8.2, which reviewers say provides comprehensive insights into student performance. Skyward, with a score of 8.3, is praised for its analytics features, but users report that the reporting interface can be less intuitive compared to PowerSchool's offerings.
- Users on G2 report that PowerSchool SIS's Medicaid Billing feature scores an impressive 8.7, making it a standout for schools needing to manage special education funding effectively. Skyward's Medicaid Billing, however, scores lower at 7.1, with reviewers mentioning that it lacks some essential functionalities that PowerSchool provides.
- Reviewers mention that the Custom Workflows in Skyward, scoring 8.0, are highly customizable and allow for tailored processes, which users say enhances operational efficiency. PowerSchool SIS, with a score of 7.9, offers good workflow options but is seen as less flexible in comparison.
- Users say that the Quality of Support for PowerSchool SIS, scoring 7.9, is generally reliable, but some reviewers mention that response times can vary. Skyward, with a score of 7.5, is noted for its helpful support team, although users report that they sometimes encounter longer wait times for assistance.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PowerSchool SIS
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PowerSchool SIS
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
583
8.3
154
Ease of Use
8.0
583
7.3
156
Ease of Setup
7.2
291
7.0
31
Ease of Admin
7.7
314
7.8
33
Quality of Support
7.9
519
7.5
134
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
299
8.8
30
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
554
7.2
155
Features by Category
Assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.1
6
Platform Content
7.3
107
8.3
23
7.0
92
7.6
16
8.8
191
8.4
26
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
105
8.1
18
8.0
164
8.6
25
6.8
101
8.5
22
Platform Data
7.9
156
8.1
29
8.2
178
8.1
29
7.9
161
8.5
26
8.0
148
8.4
24
8.8
197
8.8
29
Agentic AI - K-12 Student Information Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Modules
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Student Information Systems (SIS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Education ERP
Not enough data
Not enough data
Special Education Feature Questions
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
7.6
11
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PowerSchool SIS and Skyward Student Management Suite are categorized as K-12 Student Information Systems
Unique Categories
PowerSchool SIS has no unique categories
Skyward Student Management Suite is categorized as Curriculum Management, Special Education, and Education ERP Suites
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PowerSchool SIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Skyward Student Management Suite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Education Management
57.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
29.1%
Higher Education
4.1%
E-Learning
1.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
1.3%
Other
6.4%
Education Management
66.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
20.7%
Higher Education
6.3%
Information Technology and Services
1.1%
Writing and Editing
0.6%
Other
5.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
PowerSchool SIS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stacey B.
Verified User in Education Management
The historical grades are easy to look up for students. We have also created our own Grad progress screen to view students's progress along the way. The attendance and demographics pages are easy to navigate and find what I need. I guess the overall program...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Aubrey D.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
The implementation process is impossible. They do not provide the level of support that I would expect from a company of this size. Many other SIS products, including the one we came from, have a much deeper understanding of the needs of a district. The...
Skyward Student Management Suite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lynne E.
Verified User in Education Management
Easy to link students and families across the district. Data Mining and Reporting features have steadily increases in ease of use.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
I don't like how clunky it is. It is very difficult to move between frames and it is not visually appealing (and does not use visually stimulating colors, etc. to make navigation easier.
Stacey B.
Verified User in Education Management
The historical grades are easy to look up for students. We have also created our own Grad progress screen to view students's progress along the way. The attendance and demographics pages are easy to navigate and find what I need. I guess the overall program...
Lynne E.
Verified User in Education Management
Easy to link students and families across the district. Data Mining and Reporting features have steadily increases in ease of use.
Aubrey D.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
The implementation process is impossible. They do not provide the level of support that I would expect from a company of this size. Many other SIS products, including the one we came from, have a much deeper understanding of the needs of a district. The...
Verified User in Education Management
I don't like how clunky it is. It is very difficult to move between frames and it is not visually appealing (and does not use visually stimulating colors, etc. to make navigation easier.
Alternatives
Discussions
Can PowerSchool SIS help our district meet the demands of parents and families who want to be engaged with a student’s progress at a high level?
4 comments
Official Response from PowerSchool SIS
Yes. In fact, PowerSchool SIS customers report a 20% reduction in teacher time spent on parent communications.* Additionally, PowerSchool SIS:
• Provides...Read more
What is PowerSchool?
3 comments
JC
As a user on a daily basis of Powerschool it is a key tool that connects all staff and combines the data for all students. From reporting attendance by the...Read more
How can I get other useful resources for transcript template
3 comments
KD
There are many templates available on PowerSource through the community. You can also build your own pretty easily with a little HTML knowledge. Read more
What is Skyward Student Management Suite used for?
1 comment
SC
We use it for almost everything: daily attendance, grade book, scheduling, school forms, discipline tracking, messaging, student and family information,...Read more
Skyward Student Management Suite has no more discussions with answers
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