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MagicSchool Review
AI toolkit for K-12 teachers: planning, feedback and student tools
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
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Decide at a glance
Our verdict
A fit for teachers and districts that want ready-made AI tools (lesson plans, rubrics, IEPs) instead of writing prompts. The trade-offs: no independent evidence of learning gains, AI output still needs checking, and the product is built around US school contexts.
Best for: Classroom teachers who want to cut time on lesson plans, rubrics and comments
Skip it if: People who prefer an open-ended chatbot over templates
Pros
- 80+ teacher tools included in the free plan
- Plus at $8.33/month billed annually is modest next to many paid AI tools
- The privacy policy states personal data is not used to train AI
Cons
- Free plan lacks direct export to Google Docs, Word or an LMS (per a Feb 2026 review)
- The text leveler is not always accurate, and IEP output needs careful review
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
Pros
- Integrates with Google Classroom, Canvas, Clever, ClassLink and Schoology
- Separate student tools with teacher oversight
Cons
- No independent evaluation of learning outcomes; outcome figures on the homepage are vendor claims
- Built around US school contexts (IEPs, FERPA, districts)
Best for
- Districts that need AI with Google Classroom, Canvas, Clever and SSO integration
- Special education teachers who want IEP or BIP drafts to edit
Skip it if
- Students or parents studying on their own, since the product targets teachers and schools
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
MagicSchool is an AI platform for K-12 teachers and districts, founded by Adeel Khan, a former teacher and principal, after ChatGPT launched in late 2022. The 74 (May 2026), relying largely on interviewees, reports that it partners with more than 10,000 schools and districts in over 160 countries. No independent source confirms that figure.
How it works
Rather than an empty chat box, teachers pick a purpose-built tool such as a lesson plan, rubric, multiple-choice quiz, report card comments or IEP draft, then fill in details. The homepage lists 80+ teacher tools and 50+ student tools, plus the Raina chatbot. The writing feedback tool can connect to Google Classroom if the teacher allows it. Students use it through teacher-assigned activities.
Pricing and value
The Free plan includes the 80+ teacher tools and Raina but lacks unlimited generations, history, output editing and student tools. Plus costs $12.99/month, or $8.33/month billed annually ($99.96/year). Enterprise is quote-based and adds SSO, SIS/LMS integration, district dashboards and Google and Microsoft exports. Educators Technology's February 2026 review also notes the Free plan cannot export directly to Google Docs or Word.
More analysis
Points to watch
Both the Educators Technology review and The 74 podcast stress that teachers must check AI output: an IEP draft can sound convincing yet lack specific detail, and the text leveler does not always hit the target grade level. The company says it trains teachers to avoid entering sensitive information. Outcome figures such as 28% more students meeting literacy expectations are the company's own claims.
Versus alternatives
MagicSchool mainly helps teachers produce material, while Khan Academy centres on lessons for self-study and Quizizz on quizzes and classroom games. Schools already on Google Classroom or Canvas benefit from the built-in integrations. Its content and tools (IEPs, FERPA, districts) follow the US school system.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Free
PersonalFree
Per the pricing page: 80+ teacher tools, the Raina chatbot, quizzes, class writing feedback, and basic support and professional development. It excludes unlimited generations, output history, output editing, the student tools and Student Rooms. The page gives no numeric caps.
Plus
Personal$12.99/mo/user
$8.33/mo billed yearly
$8.33 per user per month billed annually ($99.96/year) or $12.99/month billed monthly. Adds unlimited generations, output history, output editing, 50+ student tools, student learning insights and advanced tool features.
Enterprise
BusinessContact sales
Quote-based for schools and districts, with volume discounts. Adds a custom data privacy agreement, SSO, SIS/LMS integrations, Google and Microsoft exports, tool customization, advanced dashboards and a dedicated customer success and service manager. Professional services cost extra.
- Free plan limits
- The Free plan includes the 80+ teacher tools but not unlimited generations, history, output editing or student tools. Educators Technology's February 2026 review says it cannot export directly to Google Docs, Word or an LMS.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
The pricing page has a "Start a free trial" button for Plus but gives no trial length and says nothing about refunds.
Privacy
The privacy policy took effect on 19 March 2026. MagicSchool collects account details (name, email, school, classes taught), device data and the content users enter and generate; if a teacher connects Google, it can read Classroom submission files to provide feedback. The policy states it does not use personal information to train AI models and that its AI providers are contractually barred from training on this data. Data sent through AI APIs is deleted within 30 days. Data may be processed in the US. Students under 18 use it only through an agreement with a school. The homepage cites SOC 2, FERPA and COPPA compliance; these are vendor claims. Users are asked not to submit sensitive information.
MagicSchool alternatives
8.3/10Khan Academy
A nonprofit's free K-12 course library, with the Khanmigo AI tutor
7.6/10Wayground (Quizizz)
AI-assisted quizzes and review games, formerly Quizizz
Frequently asked questions
Is MagicSchool free?
There is a forever-free plan with 80+ teacher tools. Plus costs $12.99/month or $8.33/month billed annually, and Enterprise is quote-based.
Does MagicSchool train AI on my data?
Per its privacy policy (effective 19 March 2026), it does not use personal information to train AI, and its AI providers are contractually barred from training on that data.
Can students use MagicSchool?
Yes, through the student tools (Plus and above) under an agreement between MagicSchool and the school. Students under 18 do not sign up on their own.
Does the MagicSchool Chrome extension still work?
Not for long. The Chrome Web Store listing says the extension retires on 30 October 2026 and directs users to the web app.
Review evidence & sources8
Scores
- Ease of use
- 8.0
- Features
- 8.0
- Value for money
- 8.0
- Performance
- 7.0
- Support
- 7.0
- Privacy & security
- 8.0
Why this score
Template-based tools spare teachers from writing prompts; a Feb 2026 review praises this but notes templates can feel rigid and some users report slowness at peak hours; the interface is English-only.
Why this score
80+ teacher tools, 50+ student tools, the Raina chatbot and LMS integrations. Some tools, such as the text leveler, are not reliably accurate.
Why this score
The free plan already includes 80+ teacher tools and Raina; Plus starts at $8.33/month billed annually. Unlimited generations, history and student tools need Plus, and Google/Microsoft exports are listed under Enterprise.
Why this score
No independent measurements; only user reports of slowdowns at peak hours and limits in some tools.
Why this score
Free includes basic support and professional development and there is a help center; Enterprise adds a dedicated customer success manager. No response-time data was found.
Why this score
The policy rules out AI training on personal data, deletes AI-API data within 30 days and limits under-18 use to school agreements. The 95% Common Sense rating and SOC 2, FERPA and COPPA claims are self-reported and not independently verified.
What users say
- Chrome Web Store (extension)4.3/5 · 58
Sources
- Vendor-providedMagicSchool homepageNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedMagicSchool pricing pageNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedMagicSchool privacy policyNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedMagicSchool Series B announcementNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedMagicSchool help center: Is MagicSchool safe for studentsNov 10, 2026
- storeChrome Web Store listingNov 10, 2026
- pressThe 74 / Class Disrupted (2026-05-22)Nov 10, 2026
- review-siteEducators Technology review (2026-02-10)Nov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
Change history
- Feature.The MagicSchool Chrome extension retires; users are directed to the web app.
- Update.Current privacy policy took effect.
- Update.Educators Technology updated its independent review of MagicSchool.
Full change history (4)
- Company.MagicSchool announced a $45 million Series B led by Valor Equity Partners, with Bain Capital Ventures and Adobe Ventures participating.
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