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Scholastic
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Scholastic

Scholastic

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Scholastic Corp: A leading US multinational in publishing, education, and media, distributing books and educational materials.

HQ
New York City, NY, US
Founded
1920
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Founded on October 22, 1920, by Maurice Robinson in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, Scholastic Corporation is a leading American multinational company in publishing, education, and media. The company’s core mission is to foster a lifelong love of reading and learning among children. Scholastic publishes and distributes books, comics, and educational materials for schools, teachers, parents, and children. Their products are available through retail and online sales, as well as through school-based reading clubs and book fairs. Clifford the Big Red Dog, created by Norman Bridwell in 1963, serves as the company's official mascot.

Notable affiliated individuals include founder Maurice Robinson. Scholastic has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming a component of the S&P 600 and being publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker SCHL. The company is headquartered in the Scholastic Building in New York City. Scholastic's impact on children's literacy and education is profound, with its extensive distribution network and popular book fairs making it a cornerstone in educational publishing.

Scholastic - Quick Facts

When was Scholastic founded?

Scholastic was founded in 1920.

Where is Scholastic's headquarters located?

Scholastic's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

How many employees does Scholastic have?

Scholastic has 6,760 employees as of Feb 12, 2024.

Scholastic - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Education
Main Product
  • Books
  • Educational Materials
Tags
  • eCommerce
  • SaaS
Unique IDs
  • ein: 133385513
  • secCik: 0000866729
  • ticker: SCHL
NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513130Book Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
ISIC
  • 5811Book publishing
  • 5920Sound recording and music publishing activities
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NAICS
  • 512230Music Publishers
  • 519000Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
  • 512000Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
  • 512200Sound Recording Industries
  • 519200Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
  • 519290Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
SIC
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives