The Parent Network

Meet the Families at Your School.

Less Chaos. More Community.

Find nearby parents, share the school run, and stay connected — in a private community built around your school.

What It Does

Everything school families need. In one app.

Parent Directory

A private roster of families at your school — searchable by proximity, kids' grades, and activities. Like LinkedIn, but for parents.

Carpool Coordination

Match with nearby families, schedule pickups, and track every ride in real time. Your child's journey — always in your pocket.

Always in Control

Parents manage their own profile, kids, and notifications. No school involvement needed to get started. Your data, your community.

91%
Of districts face driver shortages
50%+
Of school trips already happen in private vehicles
How It Works

Up and running in minutes.

1

Join Your School Community

Your school activates Carpool.School and parents join privately — via access code, invite link, or a parent-led community anyone can start.

2

Discover Your Parent Network

Browse a private directory of families sorted by proximity and school. See who lives nearby, what activities their kids are in, and connect directly.

3

Share the School Run

Organize carpools with neighbors, schedule pickups, and track every ride in real time. Less driving. More living.

See It In Action

Your school's parent network.

Find nearby families, connect around your kids, and coordinate school transportation — all in one private community.

Map showing nearby families in the school community

Find Nearby Families

See which parents live near you, filtered by school and schedule

Families directory showing parent profiles and connection options

Your Parent Directory

A private roster of school families — kids, activities, and connections. Think LinkedIn for parents.

Account screen with kids and notification preferences

Always in Control

Manage your kids, set notification preferences, and own your data — no school involvement needed

Everything in One App

Parent directory Carpool matching Live driver tracking Schedule coordination Group messaging Self-service profile
Pricing

Simple Pricing. Unlimited Users.

Free Pilot Program

Try free for 30 days · No credit card required

Organization Plan

$400/yr
Everything your organization needs to run a Verified Community

What's Included

Mobile app for families & staff
Carpool request matching
Schedule coordination tools
Parent-to-parent messaging
Group chat & notifications
Real-time driver location sharing
Live carpool status updates
Community impact tracking
Carpool analytics & reports
Automated parent onboarding
Configurable bell schedules
Personalized program launch kit

Schools, YMCAs, athletic clubs, and more. Flexible pricing for smaller organizations — just ask.

For School Administrators

Add Dismissal Management

Pair carpooling with full dismissal coordination. Everything in the Organization Plan, plus tools built for front-office staff and administrators.

Real-time dismissal roster
Driver arrival notifications
Student pickup verification
Dismissal reporting & audits
Setup assistance
24/7 email support
Talk to us about Dismissal →

Real Schools. Real Impact.

Real conversations in parent group chats

Carnage Middle School logo Enloe High School logo Durham Academy logo Moore Middle School logo and others
Anyone have kids at Martin Middle and know if they use the app?
I don't think so. It was created by a Carnage parent who is now an Enloe parent and thus added Enloe.
I am totally gonna suggest it to Martin PTA!!!
"It is unreal how helpful it is. I feel far less lost during pickup."
Our Mission

One Connected School Community.

Every family that joins makes the network stronger. More connections mean more carpools, less driving, and a school community that actually knows each other. Start free — no school admin required.

Carpooling & Safety

Common questions about how carpools work

Do you perform background checks for carpool?

No. Carpool.School does not perform background checks on any users. We are a connection platform, not a vetting service. Parents are solely responsible for vetting anyone they choose to carpool with.

Who is liable for carpools?

As outlined in our EULA, Carpool.School is a software platform, not a transportation provider. Liability for all carpooling arrangements rests with participating families. By using the service, families agree to assume all risks and release both Carpool.School and their participating school from claims or damages.

How does carpool matching work?

The platform maps families geographically by pickup and dropoff location and suggests potential carpool partners based on compatible schedules. Families review suggestions and decide independently whether to connect. Matching is suggestive only — families decide whether and how to carpool.

What are my responsibilities for carpool safety?

We encourage families to follow common safety practices when forming carpools:

  • Meet other families in person before the first ride.
  • Discuss driving expectations and insurance.
  • Prefer carpools where the driver also has their own child in the vehicle.
  • Only participate if you feel comfortable.
Will carpools automatically form?

No. The app helps families discover potential matches, but actual carpools only form when families choose to reach out and coordinate rides together.

How is location privacy handled?

Your exact home address is never shared with other families. Maps show approximate locations only. Only members of your community can view your profile or contact information.

About

Why Carpool.School Exists

Our Story

Carpool.School started as a simple idea from a parent navigating school pickup every day. Car lines were chaotic, carpools were hard to organize, and schools lacked simple tools to coordinate transportation.

We built Carpool.School to make school transportation work better for families and schools alike — saving families real time and money.

Our Mission

School transportation is changing. Bus routes are shrinking, families are driving more, and pickup lines are longer than ever.

Our goal is simple: help families share rides safely within their school communities. When communities connect, carpooling becomes possible.

Krishna Kamath

Krishna Kamath

Founder & CEO

M.S., UMass Amherst · MBA, NYU Stern

After 20 years building technology products, Krishna found the one that hit closest to home — as a parent watching the same crowded pickup line every day, filled with families driving alone. He founded Carpool.School to help school communities coordinate rides, reduce car line traffic, and connect families who already live nearby. Because the hardest part of carpooling was never the driving — it was finding each other.

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