Or buy a cordless blind for our custom selection for as low as $18.25 for a 18” x 36” (w x h) window!

These window treatments will help a great deal in reducing distractions and encouraging focus.

Solar shades, roller blinds, and faux wood blinds are the most popular choices among school principals.

Solar shades (or solar roller shades) effectively reduce glare to enhance viewing various screens.

On the other hand, durable faux wood blinds can be easily tilted to control incoming light and temperature levels.

Our school, college, and university blinds and shades provide excellent light management for classrooms, libraries, auditoriums, offices, gyms, cafeterias, and other spaces in the premises of an educational institution.

Key Benefits of Classroom Blinds and Window Coverings

• Functional and affordable window treatments for schools
• Create an ideal classroom environment to promote learning and discovery
• Cordless opening/closing - an ideal choice for young students’ classroom
• Control light throughout the day with tilt blinds
• Flexible options for a variety of activities
• Limit view for fewer distractions with roller shades
• Prevent glare with solar roller shades
• Kid-safe (CPSC-compliant) cordless option
• Flame-resistant and lead-free
• Easy to measure for and DIY-friendly install
• Budget-saving - get a cordless 2-inch-slat faux wood blind for as low as $38!

Expert Tips to Consider for Classroom Blinds & Window Treatments

Right Size for Large Windows: When ordering blinds for classroom windows, select ones that fit large windows in schools, colleges, or universities. Right sized commercial window treatments will not only give a sleeker look but also prevent any light gaps for better light control.

Light Filtering Ability: We recommend high quality blackout blinds for classrooms that come with light filtering abilities to reduce glare on screens and minimize outside distractions. Glare-reducing window covers will work immensely well on students’ smart devices, as well as teachers’ projectors, monitors, and smart boards.

Certified Child-Safe for Young Learners: If it’s an elementary level school with young learners, choose classroom window coverings that are Certified Child Safe.

Nap-time Option for Pre-Schools: If you are going to buy shades for pre-schools, order ones that can completely block out external light. A blackout fabric will be an ideal choice for nap time.

Room Darkening Capability: Pick window coverings that come with room darkening capabilities to keep the sun from heating up the classroom, improving the energy efficiency of your schools. Such window shades are a popular choice among school principals.

Inside mount: Go with an inside mount to make your classroom’s interior look cleaner and more spacious.

Extra Width & Height for Overlap or Extra Coverage: Consider adding 2 to 4 inches to each width and height for overlap or extra coverage.

Blackout Liner: Add a blackout liner to improve light control and privacy of your classroom window covers.

Best Classroom Blinds and Window Coverings

Here are some of the popular classroom blinds that teachers love.

Cordless Classroom Blackout Blinds

The reason school headmasters and administrators choose these blackout blinds for classrooms is they are so safe to use and easy to clean. 

As teachers or classroom instructors have limited time in their classroom, it’s crucial they don’t waste a single moment dusting blinds or fidgeting with the cords. They want window coverings that ensure child-safety without having to worry about maintenance.

A cordless option is essential for toddler or nursery classes.

Solid-Colored Blinds for Classrooms

Order solid-colored blinds for classroom windows, as they will keep learners focused on the task at hand. Avoid bright-patterned fabrics, as they can distract young children from learning, making teachers’ already hard jobs much harder.

Classroom Curtains

Classroom curtains work to keep classroom temperatures comfortable without sacrificing natural light. They are also tailored to your needs and fit any kind of budget.

Solar Shades

Modern solar shades are made from fire-retardant materials to withstand the harsh UV rays, while providing softly-dissued, glare-free light inside a classroom. They also provide energy efficiency for an educational institute.

Solar blinds make a popular choice for the treatment of classroom windows. Solar shades with different openness levels are a much-needed window treatment for classrooms for their potential to regulate natural light and prevent damage due to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

Different openness levels for solar shades include 1%, 3%, 5%, 10% and 14%. A solar shade for classroom windows with 5% openness level will 95% UV light rays, while allowing only 5% of them to sail into the room.

Blackout Roller Shades

Roll-up blinds are a good choice for classroom windows, as they offer lots of light control options, from sheers and light filtering to room darkening and 100% blackout. They are also easy to clean and easy to use.

Faux Wood Blinds (Tilt Blinds)

Also referred to as tilt blinds, faux wood blinds have slats that can be tilted to adjust light sailing into the classroom. They are durable window covers to withstand active and curious learners. They are also moisture and humidity resistant, easy to clean, and don’t warp or fade.

Cordless Insulating Cellular Blinds for Windows

If you are looking for safety combined with excellent insulation for your classroom, cordless insulating cellular blinds will better serve your needs. They are perfect for classrooms, study rooms, and other spaces where you need to maintain constant room temperature.

With their honeycomb structure, these commercial classroom window treatments can trap air, acting as a barrier against the transfer of heat into or out of your classroom.

Their insulation potential makes them highly energy efficient. So, you can save a big amount on energy bills.

Double Cellular Light Filtering Blinds for Classroom Windows

Double cellular light filtering shades provide extra light control, privacy, insulation, light filtration, glare reduction, and noise prevention.

They vary in size from as small as 18 x 24 inches (width and height) to 72 x 84 inches or bigger.

Motorized Blinds for Classroom Windows

Motorization is an optional upgrade for classroom window blinds to give you extra convenience of operation and additional safety measures. Motorization allows you to raise, lower, or adjust the slats or fabric vanes of shades with the push of a bottom.

If you need further automation, choose to add a remote control. You can also integrate them into your existing smart home automation system. 

You can also schedule the opening, closing, and adjusting or tilting of slats of blinds for different times of the day or in response to light requirements in the classroom.

Cleaning and Maintenance

You can quickly and conveniently clean your classroom window treatments through dusting, vacuuming, washing, etc. However, while washing them, make sure that motor and other electrical components (in case of motorized blinds and shades) do not get wet.

Similarly, it’s easy to perform maintenance and repair tasks. Just follow simple DIY tips.

Recommendation

Get free samples to see how blackout or light filtering fabrics look and work in your classroom settings before finally selecting and buying a custom-made product.

Why Buy Classroom Window Treatments at Affordableblinds.com?

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Measuring Instructions

Here is our DIY step-by-step guide on how to measure classroom windows to get started.

• Measure Width: Measure the width of the windows in a nursery in three places - top, middle, and bottom. Record the narrowest value.
• Measure Height: Measure the height of the top of the window or other space from the top to bottom in 3 places - left, middle, and right. Record the shortest measurement. For example, if the measurements are 60”, 60 ¾”, and 60 ¾”, order window treatments for a classroom measuring 60 inches in length.
• Deduction: Do not make any deductions. We – at AffordableBlinds.com – will do it for you.

Installation Instructions

All hardware components included. For a professional, inch-by-inch, edge-to-edge fit, follow our DIY step-by-step guide on how to install blinds on classroom windows.

• Step 1: Drill holes (using a ⅜-inch drill bit)
• Step 2: Set up the brackets with screws and a screwdriver.
• Step 3: Insert the tracks or roller mechanism and hang your window coverings.

Installation Time

Quick: 10 to 12 minutes

Shipping Information

Shipped from San Diego, CA.

FAQs

What are the best blinds for schools?

Glare-preventing roller blinds, vertical blinds, and venetian are some of the best blinds for schools. Among them, roller blinds are generally the most effective one - both functionally and aesthetically.

Can classroom door windows be covered?

During normal/full-class time, classroom door windows should remain uncovered/unobstructed. However, during passing periods, recess, or any other time when it’s not a full class, main windows, door lites, and vestibule windows should never be covered with curtains, blinds, paper, poster, or other opaque materials.

What size is a classroom door window?

6” (width) x 32” (height) is the standard size of a classroom door window. Choose our finished curtain measuring 8.5” x 32” (w x h) to cover the whole window.

What blinds can you see out of but can’t see in?

Solar blinds with medium (7% to 10%) openness are designed to allow you to see out, but others not see in, providing excellent daytime privacy. The exact opposite is true at night! They are a good choice for classroom windows to get glare-free light.

Need More Help?

Still not sure which fabric, color, and safety option to choose when shopping for classroom window blinds? Use 24/7 live chat or give us a call at (800) 863-6109 to contact our classroom design consultants for further help.