School Tycoon

Build a school, put yourself or friends in it!

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About this game

Back to the glory days, except this time a person with real insight and saavy is running the show: you! In School Tycoon, you will have a chance to do what you always wanted to do, but was unable to back in High School.

You will hire and fire teachers, administration, and even janitorial staff. In this game you will have to attract and retain students too. This will be accomplished through adding entertainment options, upgrading the cafeteria and other administrative decisions.

Choose the Challenge mode or choose the Instant action mode.

In Challenge mode, there are 24 different challenges (8 for beginner, intermediate and advanced play)! You don't have to finish one challenge to unlock another; this is nice because if a challenge doesn't keep your interest, you can just try another!

In Instant action mode, you simply jump right in and begin to build your mega-school.

You will have some tough decisions though. You may have to decide to expel a student or fire a staff member and then see the morale challenges that can cause. Peek into classes, check on your staff, train your teachers, choose locations, build bigger rooms, and have great control over a fun concept.

In School Tycoon, run your school the way you want to!

Player Reviews

by Ross775 on Jan 27, 2023
love it!
I LOVE this game! It's awesome.You get to put in schools an arcade soda and candy machine.You can hire and fire people. It could be your dream school.You can choose Farm, Beach and another one. My favorite is the beach... Hollywood!!!Click on the classroom to see how things are going. If some students want a certain class see if you can afford it. But make sure there is a teacher in the classroom before the principal walks in!
by Kenz on Jun 14, 2011
Great Game!!
This game was great! I loved it so much I bought it after I downloaded this free version. You first pick a location to where you want your school to be at. Then, you build buildings for classes, and assign a teacher to each class! The more buildings you buy and build, the more buildings you unlock! You can also visit classrooms and send students to detention, nurse, and you can expel them! You should always remember to inculde bathrooms and cafeterias. If you don't some students will leave school! You also will have disasters! Earthquake, tornado, or a fire! There is also a button where you can cause any of those too happen at the time you press the button. You should also remember to include trash cans! If you don't your sidewalks will be very dirty. If they do get dirty you can always hire custodians. Maintnance will also be needed if your buildings have a tool in red above the building. I hope these tips helped! If you have any more questions read some more reviews and your sure to be ready to play this great game!!
by Micaila on Nov 28, 2010
Best game ever
i'm really glad that i found a really great website that ables me to download as much games as i want which is also a really safe website and they have 1015 GAMES I LOVE THIS WEBSITE
by JENNIFER on Aug 27, 2010
This is a great game
I really like tycoon games this had really good graphics. it is really fun to be able to control your own school, because in real life school is never the way you want it to be but this game gives you the control over your very own school. i think that any body can play this game. i just think there should have been more challenges in the game. Its definitly worth tha time and money. Hope you enjoy it too
by Letitia on Aug 24, 2010
Love School
One thing for sure is to make your school look attractive, to where kids are like wow!Second keep staff in check also students!Thirdly have fun, have fun events!I also love the features of this game it is a very great game! OMG I love this game and that you put yourself and friends in school! Amazing, I am definetly reinstalling the game!
by Candace McCray on Aug 20, 2010
school tycoon
when i used the free trial of school tycoon it made me feel like i was an actual teacher. for the first time i felt i had control. the game is so awsome the kids look similar in real life and act similar. i like the part when i get to make the kids go to detention and i get to change teachers as i like and build classes. i love this game so much i wud love to have it for free.. please read this and think about it a 14 yr old girl that want to be a teacher this would be a good game for her. well thank you for reading.
by Tajra on Jul 31, 2010
Very enjoyable
I love this game because it shows a fraction of what our principals, students, superintendents, headmasters, ect. have to deal with on a daily basis. It does have it's perks like amusement parks and mini-golfing but it reveals a whole new prospective of schooling. I was so impressed with this game, I bought it and I'm telling you that it is well worth the money and time. Try it or buy it. You'll be glad you did.
by Bonnie on Jul 19, 2010
Baby Luv
The games is fantastic its is the best virtual baby game i have ever played.although it wasnt the free version it was good while it lasted.thank you for that.
by darrionne on Jun 3, 2010
Fun Game
This game is fun.It makes you feel like an actual principle at an high school you have to actually control the hole school on your own and you get to add the classes you want in your high school. And you can give kids detention if you catch them doing bad stuff and you can actually see what their doing inside the classroom.And you can see your school discipline and education grade at the bottom of the screen it is like your report card, it lets you know what you should try to work on more. And also there is an actual bell for when its time for then to switch classes so you can see the crowed or kids getting to their classes.So Overall this is a good game for you if you like simulation games or if you like controlling schools.
by Kevin on May 23, 2010
FANTASTICLY FUN!!
While studying to be a teacher this game let me take a fun break. I cant wait to buy the full version and use all the locked tools :)
by Rachael on May 17, 2010
Fabulous!
This is a fabulous game that gives you management skills. You run the school the way you want and you get an early idea of what children are like. (If you want to be a teacher.) This is a really nice game and my favourie PC game. It is just the BOMB!
by Sally on May 12, 2010
School Tycoon Review
School Tycoon is a great game. You can make your own person (not like sims 2) and control them to explore the school world you built. There are challenges in the game including weather and debt but that's what makes it fun. The downloading part takes some time, but think about what your school is going to look like. Is one building here and the other one is all the way to the other side? Your choice. My experience with the game was amazing. The more you progress through the game, the more things you unlock for your school. The controls may seem challenging at the beginning but you will get used to it, very quickly (with the tutorial). But I suggest that you figure out the controls by yourself, makes it more fun. Why I liked the game is that it is fun for all ages. Its time consuming (the good kind), you make your school awesome or just a load of dirt. One thing i didn't like about the game is the people. They don't have the best clothing but this game (the clothes are appropriate)but this is not Sims3. It's not made for making people. It's made for making a school. The people are satisfying, a 3 out of 5. But the game is a 5 out of 5. its a game you can play for hours and hours. Even though the people aren't the best, I give the game a 5 out of 5
by Sandra on Apr 17, 2010
good for management
This game is better for a someone who loves kids and their mischievous behaviors. Fun!
by sherin pylan on Mar 31, 2010
very interesting
I like this game a lot! It helps pass the time and its pretty cool, too. I also like that you get to update buildings and choose the employees on the game. getting the students to stay at school is a lot like reality and not like other games that make the kids love school. Figuring out what the little hints and tips mean is pretty simple, but figuring out what the students and employees would like is a bit trickier.
by donna on Mar 25, 2010
Awesome
The graphics are unbelievable.
by nono on Mar 8, 2010
amazing game!!!
This game is amazing. It gives you the chance to run a school how you want and it's challenging, a must have!!!
by kirsty prothero on Jan 20, 2010
Awesome!
This game is fun to play. Hire and fire workers, build classrooms, decorate the school......Before I'm just a student, and now I can manage my own school. This feels great.
by Karrson on Dec 2, 2009
My favorite game ever !
I love this game sooo much ! I'm 14 years old & in high school. I first played this game in 6th grade, my mom bought it for me & I was attached. I could play it forever & never get bored! It's like my soul mate (: lol then my mom threw it away ): so now I haven't played it for years, but I have never forgotten about it. I always try to download it but for some reason the computers I have don't let me ): but I will buy it soon! It's worth it, I'd pay 100 dollars for this game it's so creative & funny! p.s I still bug my mom about throwing it away lol ,
by Brittney on Nov 7, 2009
Amazing
This game is superb. It's a five star game sure to shake up your mood if you're bored or simply something to entertain your daily life. It's way better than school because your in charge. You can hire teachers, fire teachers, and so much more. Attract the students with fun, entertaining attractions such as an arcade or even a roller coaster. Create classrooms to improve your students academics or build your students athletic qualities with a gym, and many other unique sports fields and courts. First time I played this game I didn't want to stop. Eventually I had to take a break and go to the real school but my virtually created school was all I could think about all day. This game is worth downloading but the speed of the download could be improved. I LOVED the free trial but I don't have enough money to buy the game. I really wish I could buy this game because then I would play all day long!
by Jillian Purtell on Oct 27, 2009
Love it !
This is the funnest game I have ever played. I've always tried looking for virtual school games ( although I'm not fond of school ) running one is really different. I recommend this for anyone!
by Ashlee on Oct 25, 2009
School Tycoon
This game is fun to play. I enjoyed it. It makes you feel like you are a principal. Please download it too because you will like it.
by Shanice on Oct 25, 2009
Awesomeness Game!!!!!!!!!
Okay, I usually prefer reading to playing computer games any day, but I love this game so much that I'd almost rather play it than read even my current favorite book (Peeps, by Scott Westerfeld, if your wondering). I love this game! I hadn't played it since I was in elementary school before the free trial, but I remembered it and really wanted to play. It was becoming a slight obsession to rival that of my books. Anyway, I love the game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone should at least try the free trial, because it is a really really really really fun game!
by Rachel on Oct 17, 2009
nana's
This game is sooo cool i love it.....i can play it all day if you haven't played it, just go and try it and you are goingto see how much you like it. Well everyone has a different point of view but not for this game, it's totally hot
by nana on Sep 3, 2009
Don't Like School?
School tycoon is the most rock'n idea ever! I personally don't like school but School tycoon lets you take control of your own school. The game was funny, interactive, and school like. On the other hand this game is a must have.
by RoboRager1 on Jul 29, 2009
School Tycoon
This game was very fun because you could decorate classrooms and play with virtual children! I plan on being a teacher when I grow up anyways, so why not practice now. Thanks! I loved this game! -Laur
by Lauren on Jul 26, 2009
STIMULATION
This game is the most stimulant game I know of. With the large variety of adventure and activity, this game keeps your brain active. Great thinkers would definetly be interested in this game. This game could keep anyone occupied for hours at a time.
by nika on Sep 27, 2008
school tycoon review
this game is quite good for a school simulator i have played the free trail version and am considering buying the full version very soon it isnt the best of games i have played on. the game was fun and had me glued to the screen for the whole 60 min free trail time and the most enjoyable game on this website i am a teenager who is into the whole guns and violence and this is the only simulator game that has entertained me in this way. i hope to see a second edition to this game as anything better than that i would like to see thanks for taking time to read what i thought about this game and i would recommended it to anyone and at least to try 5 star *****
by ciane on Sep 22, 2008
School Tycoon is great
I think this is an amazing game!! It can really keep kids or anyone entertained. I had a downloaded free trial and my mom was here playing half the time! I think in a way you can kind of learn from it... They should definitely make more games like this one :) It's one of the best games I've played in a very long time.
by ariel on Jul 28, 2008
School Tycoon - 'is it worth it?'
This is a really good game, its really enjoyable and will entertain you for a long period of time. One thing about school tycoon is it is a bit hard but soon you will have an amazing school which you might wish were your school! You may be thinking if she gave it four stars why is she saying it so difficult surely it isnt worth 4 stars then, but the answer to that it is worth that in my opinon because it is a reallly fun game for the kids and perhaps for some adults too, i did say it was a bit hard to play but mainly only at first it will get alot easier. I interviewed,about the game, my brother. Here is what he said -'i think is was a great and it kept me entertained for ages, i want to play some more! I also interviewed my mum - 'this is a bit tricky,' but soon after she said 'this is getting alot easier now, and its actually really good fun! In conclusion i gave this 4 stars because although it is a bit hard it is a super fun game!(And worth the full download price)!
by Holly Clack on Jul 22, 2008
School Tycoon
This game is REALLY awsome! I enjoyed playing EVERY bit of this game! it's like an actual SCHOOL you're playing with! It's REALLY cool!! I can't get to buy it so i downloaded the free version! If you haven't played this game as yet then you're missing out! Try the free version and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. The price is EXCATLY worth it! So don't quarrel about how high the price it. I would've loved to buy it but I can't so I'm leaving it up to you! Please download it and you'll know exactly what I'm talking about!!
by Danellia Alvarez on Jul 20, 2008
Best Game Ever
When I first saw School Tycoon on a website and just looked at all the screenshots and info about the game I just knew it was the one! I was completely bored until I played the game. It was so much fun and my little sister even had fun watching me play. Me being a student myself, it felt great to be in control of a school and look at everything from another point of view! ON a scale of 1 to 10 i give School Tycoon a 20, because it is off the scale!
by Rita on Jun 12, 2008
Not too good
As you play this game you start to get confused. Like how do I build this and make them happy. Then you will have some sort of disaster that will send all of you four hours of hard work down the drain. You'll end up going bankrupt and losing the game. Plus after a day or so of playing it gets boring faster than you could say blarggensvarg. So I highly don't recommend this game unless you like being disappointed and getting angry.
by Jonathan on Jun 8, 2008
this is sooooo totally awesome
it was so fun building the school and hiring staff and administration! be my own principal and boss!!! it an awesome experience for all simulation game lovers and other game lovers as well, it can be somewhat addicting but other than that it is great. everyone should try it!!!!
by the best thing that ever happened to you on May 15, 2008
Wow!
This is such a good game. it makes me feel like im back into school. I t is really interesting with great animation i wish they made another one! This game has changed the way I look at games.Me and my sister play it all the time. Whoever doesn't have it should have it its amazing with such enthusiastic things. One thing bad is that you have to really look at what there saying or they will leave. Its good and at a great price. I love making schools and everything. Definitely get this game!
by Felicia on May 7, 2008
THis game is very fun!
This game gives you a hands-on experience on what it's like to run a school. It had very fun game play which encluded;making rooms,choosing your staff,and watching the students. Thanks to this game, I now know what the principles go through and how tough it is. I liked this game a lot!!!
by Ben on May 3, 2008
School Tycoon fun!
This game is based on building and maintaining the school, staff, and students through classes, entertainment, food, public buildings, and landscape. The more attracted students are, the more you get, and the more money you get to enhance your school and its surroundings. Staff is also important! At first game play is complicated, but it allows a challenge and becomes addictingly fun! You add your own style and the range of classes is broad enough for anyone, any age. There is no limit on type of interest,student, or staff member. Characters help aid in making the school better by showing emoticons. A step based game that presents the challenges school officials go through. Also, educational by showing profits and losses. There are no boundaries on what you can do with this game. Only playing the free trail will make you want to purchase the full game. Parents can play with their kids too. It is for anyone and I highly recommend this game. I enjoyed it the whole time. It's so much fun!
by Christina on Apr 14, 2008
The School Tycoon Review
School Tycoon is a wonderful game. You can build a school and put yourself and your friends in it. Play wonderful school games that you would enjoy. The experience i had playing the game was so fun, you can have a good time too all you have to do is click the download button and start the fun times. It is worth downloading and installing. The full version is worth buying too. When you buy the full version you can have even more fun. It is good for kids and it is also good for adults because it is about having fun while you play this game. It reminds me of a game i played on THE-N.com where you have to make people to be in the school and you can have a prom, big test, basketball games and more. It is the best game i have ever played because the fun you have is so great. Get your friends to download the game too, they would have lots of fun just like you would if you download the game.
by Cora Yeargin on Mar 22, 2008
For once, school is fun.
This game is by far the most addicting game ive ever played. From building a porta-potty to a cafe! The download is fast, simple, and completely worth the time! And i suggest downloading the full version in a second! Kids can enjoy this game because it puts them in control. They can decide to build a roller-coaster ON CAMPUS! This game not only focuses of the good things about running a school, but also the unexpected, like natural disasters! Create your own student and put yourself and friends into the game! Control what they like, do, how smart they are, and how much of a goof-off they are! Create a detention center and send those bad kids to be disciplined! I've been playing this game for a month now and it seems to never get old!! I really want the full version, and if i had a credit card i'd buy it in a split second. :( All in all, this game is the best i've ever played and would be extremely enjoyable for kids and adults alike! PLAY SCHOOL TYCOON! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Shanna on Mar 16, 2008
LISTEN
This is a really good game You can do about anything you want to do in your school(desingn really awsome scenery, fire an hire teachers, watch the students, Improve your rating) and a lot more. People who love tycoon games will really like this game. Watch your profit climb and build classrooms and detention areas ,teachers lounges and more! This is one of the best games ever and will never regret getting this game, I am serious!
by Saul on Jan 27, 2008
worth the wait!!!!!!!!
Although it took a while to download it was definitely worth the wait. i didn't like school in the slightest but being able to make your own school is definitely the best thing i have ever done!!! you can put people in detention, put as many of your favourite lessons out, take out your worst!! although that puts your stars down!!! the main things i had problems with were the tornado's, and litter! but overall 1 of the best games i have played. **** 1/2
by Aimee on Jan 5, 2008
Rule The School Yourself
This simulation game puts you in the place of the Principal of the school namely Pronciplal Smith. You are challenged by him to run the school and tackle the difficulties in running it. You need to take the whole controll of the activities of the school. This game gives a very addictive AI. You are also required to appoint teachers according to their perfomance. There are 3 areas to choose from - Beach, City, Farmland. Also AI creates disasters which makes the game more difficult and also intresting. You also need to watch for your rating in Acedemics, Morale, Decipline, Facilities......There are 2 modes to play with - Challenges and Instant Play. In Challenges you need to achieve certain goal. In Instant play, there is no specific objective but to have fun.
by Pratik S Sampat on Nov 7, 2007
School tycoon
This simulation game is so fun and it is so realistic. I loved it as i could build my own school and my choice of teachers work there! even though it took a while to download it was well worth it, i would consider buying the full version and is great for all audiences.
by Kaylee on Oct 24, 2007
VERY VERY VERY VERY FUN!!!!
this game is one of the best tycoons ive played in a while the graphics where good the line of events were good i loved it there should be many more like this. thank you soooo much!!!11
by mimi_09 on Oct 6, 2007
A very cool Addictive Game!
School Tycoon is a very cool addictive and simulation game.You get to run your your school the way you want to in school tycoon! Build your scool, complete with classrooms, administration offices and athletic facilities. Populate the school with teachers and attract to your new house of learning. Upgrade the cafeteria,improve the landscaping and add entertainment options to increase your popularity with the students. Keep an eye on pupils and make sure they're learning, otherwise it's time for some detention. If you like addictive and simulation games, you might like to try this game!
by Anonymous on Sep 20, 2007
School Tycoon
The game puts you in charge of a school's operations, so you must make concessions between the school's budget and the students' education. It's rather simple for a tycoon game, and there are some noticeable bugs that can be frustrating. However, the game's simplicity does work well to create an entertaining strategy game. The introduction cinematic is amusing to watch because it features a stressed-out, bumbling principal who boils over the edge and tells you to run the school. There are several issues in the game that can get frustrating.When you reload a saved game, everything is reset. You can no longer track stats from your earlier play session. What's even more detrimental is that somehow your budget gets wacky. You can save the game with $5,000 in the bank, but when you load it, you'll find yohurself $3,000 in debt. So if you're looking for a management game that won't overwhelm you with details, School Tycoon should be right up your alley.
by Cool Guy on Aug 31, 2007
Strategy and a very Addictive game
This is a great game to play for all ages. It is also very additive. There are lots of things that you may do. You may: create virtual students, build classrooms of all sorts, hire teachers and staff members of any kind, select students and give commands, build entertainment buildings for your students, and much much much more! Who ever plays this game would want to buy it as soon as possible. Trust me you will love it.
by Shemia on Aug 19, 2007
Delightful!
This game is just as much fun as it is educational for the younger group of players, specifcally ages 8-11. I, myself enjoy being in control of the school, having the ability to do whatever. Fire teachers, expel students, whatever I want. I strongly recommend this game for anyone that enjoys being in control and building things from the ground up.
by Allison on Aug 10, 2007
An entertaining and creative game for all ages
I think this was a very entertaining game to play. It is tons of fun for any age and is definetely worthwhile to download or buy. I am very picky about games but i truly thought this game rocked! The graphics get about 3-4 stars. But if they make a school tycoon 2 i'd suggest they make you able to walk around as principal or something like in zoo tycoon 2 where you are a zookeeper. Overall a classic game that everyone will enjoy.
by gamegirl94 on Aug 7, 2007
Had so much room for improvment.
First of all, this game was alright. It was a good idea, but I feel that team that made it just didn't try hard enough. After you build your school big, the students will ignore some classes. So I would just delete them, because they were ignoring them, and after I did my ratings, ect, would go down. This to me, was very frustrating. But on the good side, It was a good idea. However, I've never seen a school like they made you bulid them, before in my life. It was fun trying to unlock the new classes. I think that younger gamers would like this game, because it is easier than most tycoon games. It's not too confusing. This is one of those games thats hard to review, because some may like it, but some may not. BUT THIS IS GOOD since the game is pretty cheap.
by Cody King on Jul 31, 2007
School Tycoon: Challenging Yet Addictive
School tycoon is an excellent simulation game. I love the fact that you can customize, create, and control the school. The most difficult part was keeping students happy. You learn a lot too and understand what it feels like to be a principal of a real school. You definitely get MORE BANG for the BUCK!!
by Navneet on Jul 31, 2007