# Pickup.School > Smart school pickup, carpooling & live tracking for parents & schools. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nma.pickupschool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nma.pickupschool) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.nma.pickupschool` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Nash - **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL - **Downloads:** 69 - **Version:** 1.0.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-04-26 - **First published:** 2026-04-01 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 15 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-16 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nma.pickupschool) - **Website:** [https://pickup.school/login](https://pickup.school/login) - **Privacy policy:** [https://pickup.school/privacy](https://pickup.school/privacy) ## Description πŸš— Simplify School Pickup. Eliminate Car Line Chaos.
Pickup.school is a modern school transportation and dismissal management app that helps parents, schools, and drivers coordinate pickups efficiently, safely, and in real time.

Designed to reduce traffic, improve safety, and save time β€” Pickup.school transforms the daily school pickup experience.

✨ Key Features
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ For Parents
πŸ“ Live Location Sharing
Share your real-time location with the school during pickup
🚘 Carpool Coordination
Organize carpools with trusted families
πŸ“… Schedule Pickups
Plan who is picking up your child each day
πŸ”” Instant Notifications
Get alerts when it’s your turn or when plans change
πŸ” Secure Pickup Authorization
Control who is allowed to pick up your child

πŸ‘‰ Similar systems use real-time tracking and alerts so schools can prepare students before parents arrive

🏫 For Schools
🎯 Smart Dismissal Management
Organize pickup flow efficiently
🚦 Reduce Traffic Congestion
Minimize long car lines and chaos
πŸ“Š Real-Time Dashboard
Track arriving parents and carpools
πŸ” Secure Student Release
Ensure only authorized pickups
πŸ“’ Communication Tools
Send updates to parents instantly

πŸ‘‰ Digital dismissal systems allow schools to stage students when parents arrive, improving safety and efficiency

πŸš€ Core Platform Capabilities
πŸ“‘ GPS-based tracking & geofencing
πŸ‘₯ Community-based private access (invite-only schools)
πŸ’¬ In-app communication between parents
πŸ“ˆ Analytics for school transportation efficiency
πŸ”‹ Battery-optimized background tracking

πŸ‘‰ Many modern carpool platforms use GPS, notifications, and scheduling to coordinate rides efficiently

πŸ” Safety First
Only verified parents & school members can join
Role-based access (Parent, Driver, School Admin)
Secure data handling and communication
Real-time visibility ensures safer student pickup
🌍 Why Pickup.school?
πŸš— Reduce traffic & waiting time
⏱ Faster dismissal process
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Build trusted school communities
πŸ’° Lower transportation costs
🌱 Eco-friendly (fewer cars on the road)

🏁 How It Works
Join your school using a secure invite
Set your pickup schedule or carpool
Share your live location when arriving
School prepares your child before arrival
Drive up and pick up β€” no waiting!

πŸ“² Who Is This For?
Schools & school districts
Parents & guardians
Carpool drivers
Daycares & after-school programs

βš™οΈ Requirements
Your school must be registered with Pickup.school
Location permission required for live tracking ## Rankings - #2,131,225 β€” Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.nma.pickupschool.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [School Run](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.isystemz.schoolrun.parents) β€” 77 users - [Safe Pickup](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.safepickup.app) β€” 10 users - [Pickup Buddy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ooglon.pickupbuddy) β€” 3 users - [Car-Pool+](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nativ.carpool) β€” 132 users - [Pickup+](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mokhtarcharbelli.pickupplus.parent) β€” 74 users - [CarpoolArea](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bosembo.carpoolarea) β€” 183 users - [PickupFlow](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pickupflow.app) β€” 42 users - [Pickup Hub](https://chrome-stats.com/d/au.com.gnhitsolutions.phub.android) β€” 52 users - [Carpool.School](https://chrome-stats.com/d/school.carpool) β€” 578 users - [School Pickup](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.schoolpickup) β€” 61 users - [PickUpMyKid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pickupmykid.parent) β€” 20 users - [Car-Pool Staff](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nativ.carpool.staff) β€” 6 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nma.pickupschool)