Schoology Reviews & Ratings

4.6/5

“Smooth Assignment Management with OneNote”

As a new teacher, Schoology’s features like instant grading and OneNote integration were game changers but getting comfy required effort.

Pros : I can create and share tests, grade them easily, and integrate with OneNote so my students get notes in real time.

Cons : It took meeting triangulation, videos, and peer help before I felt comfortable using the LMS.

Switched from : Microsoft Teams

Reason to switch : Teams was more familiar to me but lacked the deeper learning management capabilities of Schoology.

4.5/5

“Seamlessly Integrated with PowerSchool”

Using Schoology district-wide for K–12 has streamlined grading, curriculum delivery, and teacher PD under one roof. The PowerSchool tie-in is powerful.

Pros : I love how easily Schoology integrates with PowerSchool—our pacing, assignments, and teacher development programs all align effortlessly.

Cons : Coming from Canvas, I found the quiz tools less powerful, especially around randomized math question generation.

Switched from : Canvas LMS

Reason to switch : Canvas offered stronger quiz functionality, but Schoology won me over with better PowerSchool integration.

4.5/5

“One Platform for Parents, Teachers, and Students”

Schoology centralizes everything homework, grades, and communication all in one place for the family. Still, I click more than I’d like when uploading materials.

Pros : I appreciate the ability to post assignments, grades, and materials all in one place, all accessible to parents.

Cons : The interface isn’t as intuitive as Google Classroom, and you can only attach one link or file at a time.

Switched from : Google Classroom

Reason to switch : Google Classroom was simpler for basic workflows, but Schoology’s all-in-one approach outshines it in the long run.

4.5/5

“Rich Feature Set, Yet Overwhelming at First”

I love the depth and breadth of tools available—but setting up complex assessments takes patience.

Pros : Schoology gives me discussion forums, messaging, group projects, and collaboration tools in one place.

Cons : The gradebook can be tedious to use for complex grading; customizing layout is limited.

Switched from : Google Classroom

Reason to switch : Google Classroom was simpler, but lacked Schoology’s depth—so I traded simplicity for robust features.

4.5/5

“Great Quiz Generation, with Some Nuances”

Quiz banks save prep time and boost test integrity, but grading isn’t always smart enough with formatting differences.

Pros : I build quiz banks easily and pull randomized questions secure and effective testing.

Cons : Automated grading flags answers wrong with minor punctuation or spacing issues annoying to correct.

Reason to switch : ProProfs gave better formatting recognition, but I needed a full LMS—so I stayed with Schoology and just worked around it.

4.5/5

“Great Quiz Generation, with Some Nuances”

Quiz banks save prep time and boost test integrity, but grading isn’t always smart enough with formatting differences.

Pros : I build quiz banks easily and pull randomized questions secure and effective testing.

Cons : Automated grading flags answers wrong with minor punctuation or spacing issues annoying to correct.

Reason to switch : ProProfs gave better formatting recognition, but I needed a full LMS—so I stayed with Schoology and just worked around it.

4.5/5

“Badge Rewards Keep Students Motivated”

It’s satisfying to motivate learners through badges. But academic integrity workflows required extra setup time.

Pros : I love the badges, I can reward students for achievements and customize their experience beautifully.

Cons : I struggled with Turnitin integration initially and it wasn’t straightforward.

Switched from : Canvas LMS

Reason to switch : Canvas had more seamless plagiarism checks, but Schoology’s learner engagement tools keep winning me back.

4.5/5

“Friendly Interface for Teachers and Students”

As a specialist, it’s intuitive—I post resources in minutes. However, as a K–5 teacher, setup feels laborious.

Pros : I find Schoology user-friendly and I can upload videos and navigate the system without hassle.

Cons : For elementary use, uploading lessons and creating links feels clunky.

Switched from : Google Classroom

Reason to switch : Google Classroom’s simplicity helped younger students grasp assignments faster, but lacked Schoology’s broader feature set.

4.3/5

“Organized Grades and Communication”

Managing dozens of classes feels smoother here. But I often guide students through where to upload work.

Pros : I can share resources across 18 classes, keep my students organized, and collaborate easily with other schools.

Cons : Students struggle to find submission areas—turning in assignments isn’t intuitive for everyone.

Switched from : Edmodo

Reason to switch : Edmodo was simpler, but Schoology’s resource architecture allowed better sharing and collaboration.

4.3/5

“Newsfeed Feels Like “Facebook for Schools””

The activity feed brings our course to life, but I’ve wrestled with grades not saving or displaying properly.

Pros : The newsfeed and integration options make Schoology feel social and dynamic.

Cons : Sometimes grading setups glitch configuring assignments correctly can be a headache.

Switched from : Moodle

Reason to switch : Moodle gave great control, but didn’t feel as socially vibrant. I needed something more collaborative.