The Best Phones for School

Phones are more relevant in the classroom now than ever, with some schools using apps for scheduling classes and keeping track of homework assignments. Unfortunately, choosing a new phone for school can be nearly as difficult as deciding what to major in.

The Best Phones for High School and College Students

High school and college students will likely want a high-end phone with a good amount of RAM for multitasking, a sharp display, and possibly some productivity features like a stylus or physical keyboard. And if you're worried about breaking your phone in your backpack or locker, you'll probably want one that's rugged and/or waterproof. Of course, the more features you want, the more you can expect to spend.

Fortunately, there are plenty of affordable phones on the market that don't make serious compromises on performance. Many are unlocked, and can work on any carrier, making them good starter phones for kids if you combine them with an inexpensive prepaid carrier plan.

The Best Phones for Children

For very young children, it's probably not necessary to give them a full-fledged smartphone. Kids who are still in elementary school may not be responsible enough to keep track of an expensive (and breakable) device. A basic feature phone that can only call and text is likely a better option, since it's less expensive and doesn't provide open access to the internet.

From preschool to college, we've put together a list of ten devices to meet your educational needs in a range of price points. Just remember to pay more attention to your professor than your phone.