Is Scholastic a good company to work for?

Scholastic has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 1,372 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 41% of employees would recommend working at Scholastic to a friend and 46% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Scholastic have been left by employees working as Warehouse Associate , Manager and Warehouse Worker .

Does Scholastic pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Scholastic employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Scholastic. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Scholastic?

41% of Scholastic employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Scholastic 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Scholastic?

Sales Consultant (41) , Warehouse Associate (22) , Director (18) , Inside Sales Representative (17) , Manager (17) , Warehouse Worker (17) , Sales (16) , Product Coordinator (12) , Book Fair Consultant (11) , Editor (11) , Software Engineer (11) , Designer (10) , Marketing (10) , Order Picker (10) , Account Executive (9)

What are the pros of working at Scholastic according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and a nice company" ((in 126 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 83 reviews)); "Work life balance can be good if you're not on a tight deadline" ((in 70 reviews)); "Some coworkers are great." ((in 35 reviews)); "flexible hours and within drivable distance from home." ((in 26 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Scholastic according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and difficult to move up in the company" ((in 96 reviews)); "It strains the back out and the pay is too low" ((in 63 reviews)); "The upper management and some of the middle management is pretty awful." ((in 53 reviews)); "Salary was low." ((in 36 reviews)); "Poor leadership; disjointed business units" ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Scholastic layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Scholastic layoffs and their outlook for job security at Scholastic in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Scholastic locations?

New York , Jefferson City , Lake Mary , Saint Charles , Neosho , West Chester , Los Angeles , Cincinnati , Houston , Olympia , Kennesaw , Chicago , Fenton , Charlotte , Dallas , Secaucus , Saint Louis , Raleigh , Roselle , Milwaukee , Waco , Indianapolis , Orlando , Watertown , Cranbury , Brooklyn , Phoenix , San Diego , Fremont , Danbury

Scholastic reviews

3.4

41% would recommend to a friend

(1,174 total reviews)

Dick Robinson

44% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,174 reviews)

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Scholastic has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,174 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Scholastic employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Oct 14, 2021

Pay your employees

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They help children's literacy in communities

Cons

They didn't pay competitive salaries

2.0

Dec 7, 2020

Potential, But Too Political

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mission-driven, smart and passionate coworkers; lovely cafe with rooftop access

Cons

Teams are for too siloed, there's no cohesion at all. Coworkers and teams are quick to throw each other under the proverbial bus. At times it feels like multiple companies under one roof. The pay (for most) isn't so hot, but no one works here to get rich. Burnout is inevitable. Lean teams with limited resources are expected to do the work of more robust teams with more far more resources. Also, there's an "always on" culture. Weekend and after hour emails are rampant.

1.0

Oct 15, 2020

Money over mission

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Cushy for senior management and employees who have managed to survive 5+ years, regardless of how little or much you do - Great coworkers and peers - Decent pay if you negotiate well, but don't ever expect a raise - Pretty NYC office

Cons

Scholastic maintains an incredible brand and trust. It allows for risks, and innovation, yet leadership is much more concerned with making a few extra bucks than investing in programs that can truly support students and educators. - Not forward thinking (create for immediate need, not for future potential) - Low morale and fear of layoffs - Limited resources but high expectations - Lack of work/life balance - Lack of growth unless you leave and come back - Problem employees stay far too long while victims are forced out

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Jobs at Scholastic

Transportation Fleet Planner I, Full Time + Benefits, Remote Position - $22 p/hr!

New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Part-Time Warehouse Associate - Monday thru Friday, 7AM to 11AM - Pay = $17.00/Hour (Aiea, HI)

Part Time Warehouse Associate, 1st Shift, (Birmingham, AL) - $16.00 per hour

Part Time Seasonal Warehouse Associate - $14.50 per hour

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Potential, But Too Political

Money over mission

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