Starting April 30, 2025, Google will no longer allow reviews and ratings for general education schools listed in Google Business Profiles. This update aims to reduce prank and unhelpful reviews.
Key Changes:
No more reviews or ratings for general education schools (including elementary and high schools).
Existing reviews will be removed from April 30, 2025.
Schools must update their profile category if they don’t fit the general education criteria.
For schools, this change highlights the need to ensure your business profile is accurately categorized. If you’re in the education sector, make sure to update your profile by the deadline!
