# StudentSquare

> StudentSquare is a private communication platform for schools.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.parentsquare.studentsquare](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.parentsquare.studentsquare)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.parentsquare.studentsquare`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ParentSquare
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 355,504
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (879 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.116.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2018-10-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 122 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parentsquare.studentsquare)
- **Website:** [http://www.parentsquare.com](http://www.parentsquare.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://parentsquare.com/privacy](https://parentsquare.com/privacy)

## Description

StudentSquare is a dedicated private communication platform designed specifically for students to stay connected and informed. Acting as a student companion to ParentSquare, it consolidates all important school communications into one easy-to-use app. Students can receive school announcements, teacher messages, and photos, ensuring they never miss vital updates.

The app also offers interactive features such as messaging teachers directly, viewing comprehensive school and classroom calendars, RSVPing for events, signing up for activities and volunteering, and filling out forms online. With StudentSquare, students can effortlessly manage their school communications and stay engaged with their academic community from their mobile devices.

## Rankings

- #119,228 — Overall
- #146 — Family (Free)
- #2 — student
- #25 — school

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.STORAGE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.parentsquare.studentsquare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews show StudentSquare works as a communication hub and helps students stay on top of events and notices, with real-time information. However, frequent sign-in failures, unreliable notifications, and a disorganized, hard-to-navigate interface significantly detract from the experience. Some users value quick access to multiple schools and easier outreach to teachers, but authentication issues and weak filtering make it hard to use effectively.

### Pros

- Facilitates clear communication between teachers and students.
- Helps you stay on track with campus events and calendar reminders.
- Provides up-to-date information and real-time updates (grades, notices).
- Easier to contact teachers than via email; centralized messaging hub.
- Allows access to information from multiple schools in one place.

### Cons

- Sign-in/login failures (invalid email, can't sign in, Google/Microsoft sign-in not working).
- Poor organization and lack of filtering (difficulty filtering to your own school; posts/calendar not easily navigable).
- Unreliable or delayed notifications and emails.
- Subpar UI/design; looks cheap and feels unpolished.
- Sign-up/account creation issues or confusion about how to create an account.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.parentsquare.studentsquare)