Blackbaud’s K–12 Education Management Software
Why do the most successful schools choose Blackbaud?
Because we've accelerated impact at private and independent schools for more than 40 years
22% Increase
in enrolment contracts*
100% utilization
of the parent portal*
4–6X Less Time
in data entry*
Innovative software to help you manage every aspect of a private or independent school.
Enrolment
Enrolment Management
Maximize enrolment and streamline your admissions process with Blackbaud Enrollment Management System™.
- Customizable applications and admissions checklists – Gather the info you need to drive admission decisions
- Self-scheduling feature – Empower families to arrange campus tours and interviews without picking up the phone
- Application tracking with automated reminders – Keep families moving through the admissions funnel
- Robust reporting – View inquiries, applications, and enrolment progress, and create dashboards for school leaders
Tuition & Billing
Tuition & Billing
Increase net tuition revenue and improve cash flow.
- Flexible payment plans and payment modalities – Create installment plans and accept various payment methods
- Mobile-friendly payment portal – For families’ ease of use on any device
- Optional follow-up service – Reduce tuition delinquency—less than 2% are past due beyond 90 days
- True accounts receivable subledger – Post tuition, fees, and incidentals directly to your general ledger
SIS
Student Information System
Provide a single source of truth for all student data with Blackbaud Student Information System™.
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360° Student View – Give families, teachers, and administrators a holistic view of each students’ records
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Academic information – Organize attendance, scheduling, grading, and report cards with data collected from any LMS
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Scheduling and course requests – Enable advisors and students to submit requests and admins to approve them
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Family portal – Empower families to view and update medical records, transcripts, and personal information in the same place they check assignments and grades
LMS
Learning Management System
Elevate the academic experience and reduce teacher workloads with Blackbaud Learning Management System™ (included with Blackbaud SIS).
- Assignment center – Centralize homework, discussions, and assessments with missing work alerts and self-directed tasks
- Gradebook shortcuts – Save teachers’ time with strategic automation, bulk actions, and stored coursework history
- Flexible grading methods – Meet a wide range of pedagogies and evaluate students your way
- Athletic team management – Help coaches and athletic directors manage schedules, rosters, and notifications
- Advising and group activities – Drive engagement by creating group pages and streamlining communication
School Websites
School Websites
Capture and maintain interest with a compelling online presence using Blackbaud School Website System™.
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Intuitive content management – Build and maintain engaging websites with a CMS designed for any level of web experience
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Built-in platform features – Directories, notifications, and calendars sync with your other Blackbaud solutions
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Adaptable functionality – Drag-and-drop widgets to easily add photo carousels, navigation menus, and more
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E-commerce features – Support free and fee-based sign-up for events and collect online donations
Partners & APIs
Partners & APIs
Expand your software’s capabilities with secure integrations for your school’s unique needs.
- Blackbaud Marketplace – Connect with common third-party apps like Google, Canvas, and Microsoft or choose industry-specific partners to manage lunch, medical records, summer camps, and more
- Blackbaud’s SKY API – Automate and optimize using open-source APIs and free developer tools that require little or no coding experience
- Software that grows with you – Blackbaud’s flexible ecosystem includes free training, a sandbox environment for testing, and a vibrant peer community
The Leader in Private School Software
We are proud to be recognized for how our company helps you drive student success.
Centring the Student
In education, students are at the centre of everything we do. Whether you need one product or Blackbaud’s Total School Solution, we have the essential software to connect enrolment and academics with your business office and development, all with a robust single sign-on family portal—ensuring everyone has the tools and information they need to drive student success.
Internally we have noticed significant time saved by not having to re-enter student and parent information into our billing system and having enrolment deposits and the payments plan automatically generated.”
Alicia Black
Director of Finance and Operations, Trafalgar School for Girls
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+350
annual work hours saved
How a Fully Integrated SIS/LMS Benefits Your School
Discover how schools can streamline communication, facilitate collaboration, and engage families and caregivers in their children’s education.
Blackbaud has been committed to K–12 schools since day one.
Purpose-Built for K–12 Schools
Blackbaud has been creating and innovating the essential software built specifically for private K–12 schools for more than 4 decades.
Proven K–12 School Expertise
Blackbaud experts include former Heads of School, business and admissions officers, teachers, and more, who help inform product development.
Support that Drives Outcomes
We provide in-person and online training, a dedicated customer success manager, 24/7 technical support, our robust knowledgebase, and a dynamic online Blackbaud community of more than 5,000 K–12 peers.
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