Terms of Service

Last updated: March 7, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using K12Scan (k12scan.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

Description of Service

K12Scan is a free online directory of K-12 schools in the United States. We provide information including school enrollment, demographics, test scores, and financial data sourced from publicly available datasets maintained by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Department of Education.

Data Sources and Accuracy

The school data displayed on K12Scan is derived from public domain data published by the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) and Private School Universe Survey (PSS). While we strive to keep information accurate and up-to-date, we make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any data displayed on this website.

School information may change between data releases. For the most current information, we recommend contacting the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES website.

Use of Content

The underlying school data is in the public domain as it originates from U.S. government sources. The presentation, design, and original content of K12Scan are protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or scrape our website without prior written consent.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use automated tools to scrape or download large amounts of data
  • Interfere with or disrupt the website's operation
  • Use the website to harass, defame, or harm any individual or organization
  • Misrepresent your affiliation with any school or organization

Disclaimer of Warranties

K12Scan is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall K12Scan, its owners, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website or reliance on any information provided herein.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.