ParentSquare
ParentSquare: A broad K-12 communication suite for districts that need centralized family engagement workflows. Ranked #2 of 29 in School Communication Software by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for districts needing mature family engagement.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forDistricts needing mature family engagement
- Free planNo
- Two-way messagingYes
- Founded2011 · Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Two-way communication across SMS, email, web, mobile, and voice
- Automatic two-way translation in more than 190 languages
- SIS integrations, reporting, forms, alerts, and attendance workflows
Where it doesn't
- Package pricing requires contacting sales
- No free plan is available
- The broad feature set may exceed basic announcement needs
Our verdict on ParentSquare
ParentSquare is a K-12 communication and family engagement platform for school districts, schools, classrooms, staff, families, and students. It brings together two-way messaging, mass notifications, emergency alerts, forms, permission slips, digital document delivery, attendance outreach, reporting, and AI-assisted communication tools. Communication can take place through SMS, email, mobile apps, the web, and voice, with automatic two-way translation in more than 190 languages. Family, staff, and student mobile apps are available on iOS and Android, alongside web access.
Pricing is organized into three packages, with pricing available through sales contact. Engage includes mass notifications, two-way messaging, classroom communication, forms, permission slips, StudentSquare, administrative reporting, SIS integrations, district controls, and AI-powered tools. Engage Premium adds expanded outreach and engagement tools, secure digital document sharing, and community groups. Engage 360 includes the previous package features plus ADA-compliant school websites and web and mobile voice calling. Districts can connect ParentSquare with systems including PowerSchool, Aeries, Skyward, Aequitas, Central Access, Follett Aspen, Mindex SchoolTool, ClassLink, Clever, and Edupoint Synergy.
The platform’s main strength is breadth: it supports everyday family communication alongside operational workflows such as attendance intervention, forms, document delivery, reporting, and emergency outreach. Translation and multiple communication channels can help districts serve varied family preferences, while administrative visibility and SIS connections support centralized oversight. Districts looking for one system across these needs should consider ParentSquare. Schools that only need basic announcements may find its wider workflow coverage more than they require, and the lack of public package pricing makes initial budget comparison dependent on a sales conversation.
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ParentSquare pricing
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ParentSquare fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Two-way messaging | Yes |
| SMS notifications | Yes |
| Voice messaging | Yes |
| Mobile app coverage | Family_staff_student |
| SIS integrations | Yes |
| Translation languages | 190 languages |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS |
| Support | Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: PowerSchool, Aeries, Skyward, Aequitas, Central Access, Follett Aspen … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | parentsquare.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
ParentSquare integrations
ParentSquare lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- PowerSchool
- Aeries
- Skyward
- Aequitas
- Central Access
- Follett Aspen
- Mindex SchoolTool
- ClassLink
- Clever
- Edupoint Synergy
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