Compare School Data APIs
An honest, verifiable comparison of school data API providers based on publicly available information.
All claims cited from official sources
| Provider | Delivery Model | Data Freshness | Rating System | Transparency | Bulk Exports | SLA / Performance | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SchoolView Our Solution | RESTful API + Bulk Exports | Real-time freshness API (/v1/freshness/summary) | Banded signals (High/Med/Low) + optional raw scores | Full methodology published + component breakdowns | Manifest-based exports with checksums | 99.9% uptime, P95 < 300ms response time | Transparent tier pricing, 80% of GreatSchools equivalent |
GreatSchools API | RESTful API | Not publicly documented | Proprietary 1-10 scale | Limited methodology disclosure | Not available | Not publicly documented | Contact for pricing |
SchoolDigger | RESTful API | Annual update cycle documented | State rankings and percentiles | Methodology page available | Premium tier only | Not publicly documented | Tiered pricing from $99/month |
Niche | Limited API (primarily web) | Updated periodically (not real-time) | Letter grades (A+ to F) | High-level methodology published | Not available | Not applicable (web-focused) | Not available for API access |
Sources & Citations
All comparison data is sourced from official public documentation and vendor websites. We are committed to factual, verifiable comparisons.
- SchoolView API Documentation
- SchoolView Competitive Analysis (Internal)
- GreatSchools API Overview
- SchoolDigger API Documentation
- Niche Methodology
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