Is Scholastic a good company to work for?

Scholastic has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 1,372 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% 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 3% 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, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.8 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 123 reviews)); "This company offers a good benefits package and employee discounts on their products." ((in 78 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 33 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 100 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 54 reviews)); "Salary was low." ((in 37 reviews)); "Poor leadership; disjointed business units" ((in 26 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

3.3

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 3.3 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

1.0

Jul 28, 2009

Management has no clue!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company offers a good benefits package and employee discounts on their products. Scholastic also has a long company history.

Cons

Scholastic management does not respect their employees personal lives and does not treat their employees equally. Management does not encourage their employees to respect each other.

5.0

May 22, 2009

Scholastic is a great place to launch a career in children's book publishing -- if you can get your foot in the door

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Scholastic is a really fun and exciting place to work! From the moment you enter the doors at 557 Broadway, you immediately feel immersed in a paradise of children's books. The bright colors, film screens, and other decorations immediately distinguish Scholastic as a unique type of corporation, one which is intensely mission-driven; and that same commitment to youth is clearly evident in the books the company publishes.

Cons

The salary is not very good (though this is more of an industry-wide issue) and it can be difficult to get a foot in the door without a connection.

2.0

Feb 5, 2009

Good product, bad work environment.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission statement. A company that has the potential to continue offering great educational products to children. Casual work environment with good hours.

Cons

Lack of competent and smart leadership in upper management. Seniority seems to always be given precedent over merit and personal contribution when it comes to getting promoted or recognized. No incentive to want to do better as an employee or to make a difference in your position because of lack of growth. Company seems to always be chasing the trends in new media instead of being a trend setter. Very 'political/corporate' place to work. People hired don't seem to be really qualified to be in their position. Salaries are below market.

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Scholastic reviews

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Management has no clue!

Scholastic is a great place to launch a career in children's book publishing -- if you can get your foot in the door

Good product, bad work environment.

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