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The .school TLD is a generic top-level domain created for educational institutions, including schools, school districts, and authorized education-related organizations. It was introduced to provide a clear, identifiable online space for the global education community.
Open to educational institutions and organizations with a legitimate connection to K-12 or higher education
The .school extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Donuts (operated by Identity Digital Inc.). .school was introduced in 2015. There are currently 24,971 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 5.57 - 5.66. DNSSEC adoption stands at 5.8%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .school domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $5.57 | $30.18 | $30.18 |
| porkbun | $5.66 | $29.35 | $29.35 |
Prices checked April 12, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .school domain was delegated to Little Galley, LLC (a subsidiary of Donuts) on February 19, 2015, following approval under ICANN’s new gTLD program. Donuts acquired the TLD in a 2014 auction. The registry is now operated by Identity Digital Inc., which provides technical and administrative services. It was part of a larger batch of new gTLDs introduced to expand namespace options for specific sectors.
The .school TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .school TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
24,971
5.8%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .school |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 24,971 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 5.8% |
| Registration Price | USD 5.57 - 5.66 |
| Renewal Price | USD 29.35 - 30.18 |
| Registry Operator | Donuts (operated by Identity Digital Inc.) |
| Introduced | 2015-02-19 |
| Restrictions | Open to educational institutions and organizations with a legitimate connection to K-12 or higher education |
Registration density analysis for .school domains by character length. Currently 19,576 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
19.6K
Peak Saturation
92.3%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
6.5%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 24 | 92.3% | |
| 2 chars | 471 | 69.7% | |
| 3 chars | 1,395 | 7.9% | |
| 4 chars | 2,364 | 0.52% | |
| 5 chars | 2,155 | 0.02% | |
| 6 chars | 2,410 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 2,318 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 2,248 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 2,026 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 1,729 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 1,353 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 1,083 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Registrants must demonstrate a legitimate connection to education. No formal documentation is required at registration, but the registry may audit or request evidence of eligibility. Misuse or misrepresentation may result in suspension.
The .school TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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