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 124 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 74 reviews)); "Work life balance can be good if you're not on a tight deadline" ((in 66 reviews)); "Some coworkers are great." ((in 35 reviews)); "flexible hours and within drivable distance from home." ((in 29 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 95 reviews)); "It strains the back out and the pay is too low" ((in 61 reviews)); "The upper management and some of the middle management is pretty awful." ((in 55 reviews)); "Salary was low." ((in 38 reviews)); "Poor leadership; disjointed business units" ((in 23 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

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

2.9

Career opportunities

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).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Sep 15, 2014

good company to work for, however you do ALOT for the little you are paid

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

job security, fun people to work with for the most part

Cons

no advancement at branch locations, pay is based on merit, not on job performance. A substandard peer doesn't have to work hard and can still receive more than you.

4.0

Sep 13, 2014

Overall positive experience

Web producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There were lots of complaints about management when I was there, but I honestly thought the management was fairly strong-- decent guidance without micromanaging, yearly performance reviews, etc. The opportunity to work on fun kid's content is a bonus. It's corporate, but there is room for creativity.

Cons

Constantly shifting priorities and strategies made it challenging-- although I wouldn't say it was any worse than most organizations.

3.0

Sep 5, 2014

Quiet, generally calm working environment. Little room for professional growth.

Editorial department

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The office environment is generally a very friendly and calm environment. It feels like a good place for introverts because of how quiet the office floors are. The work-life balance isn't bad either -- many of the bosses seem to leave the office in the afternoon and before 6 pm. Lower workers however, typically stay until 6 pm. At least at first, it feels inspiring to be in the office that is home to beloved characters like Clifford (he's everywhere here) and Harry Potter. Sometimes, you feel like you're making a difference to the younger generation via literary and education.

Cons

There is little room for advancement or professional growth, unless you get lucky. Mid-tier workers don't seem particularly excited or inspired about their job and future prospects. Management seems to be very disconnected to everything else and has a tight hold on decisions. There is a lack of company culture.

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Jobs at Scholastic

Part-Time Warehouse Associate - Mon thru Fri, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM (Irwindale, CA)

2nd Shift Part-Time Warehouse Associate - Mon thru Fri, 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM (Irwindale, CA)

Part-Time Warehouse Associate - Mon thru Fri, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Irwindale, CA)

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

New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

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good company to work for, however you do ALOT for the little you are paid

Overall positive experience

Quiet, generally calm working environment. Little room for professional growth.

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