Free Classroom Leaderboard
Track student points, reading challenges, and class competitions with a live leaderboard on your projector. Update scores from your phone and students see rankings change in real time.
No credit card required. No student accounts needed.
Why Use a Classroom Leaderboard?
Students are more engaged when progress is visible. A classroom leaderboard turns reading goals, behavior points, quiz scores, and team challenges into a game that the whole class can follow on the projector in real time.
MakeTheBoard replaces sticker charts, whiteboards, and spreadsheets with a live digital leaderboard you can set up in under a minute. Update points from your phone during class and let students watch the rankings change on the big screen.
Set Up a Classroom Leaderboard in Under a Minute
No accounts for students. No app to install. Just open, create, and display.
Step 1
Create Your Leaderboard
Name it ("Reading Challenge," "House Points," "Math Masters") and pick a color theme. You're live in seconds.
Step 2
Add Students or Teams
Type in names or share a signup link so students can add themselves. Award points with a tap from your phone or laptop.
Step 3
Display on the Projector
Open the leaderboard link on your classroom projector or smartboard. Rankings update live as you add points, no refreshing needed.
Classroom Leaderboard Ideas
Teachers use MakeTheBoard for all kinds of classroom competitions.
Reading Challenge
Track books or pages read. Students race to the top while building a lifelong habit.
House Points / Team Competition
Divide the class into houses or teams and award points for behavior, participation, and achievements.
Quiz & Trivia Scores
Run weekly quizzes and keep a running scoreboard all semester. Great for review games and test prep.
Behavior & Participation
Reward positive behavior, class participation, and helpfulness. Visual progress keeps students motivated all day.
Live Rankings on the Projector
Open the leaderboard link on your classroom smartboard or projector. As you award points, students watch the rankings shuffle in real time. No refreshing, no waiting.
Update Points from Your Phone
Walk around the room and tap to award points from your phone while the projector shows the live leaderboard. No need to stop teaching to update a whiteboard.
Student Self-Registration
Share a signup link and let students add themselves to the leaderboard. You stay in control of points and settings. They just see their name and ranking.
Built for the Classroom
Simple enough for a teacher to set up between classes, engaging enough to keep students motivated all year.
Real-Time Updates
Scores update instantly across all viewers the moment you make a change. No page refreshes needed. Everyone sees the latest rankings simultaneously.
Built for Every Team
Used by teachers, coaches, sales teams, nonprofits, and event organizers to track progress and motivate their teams.
Embed on Any Website
Drop a single iframe code into your website, blog, WordPress, Notion, or LMS. Your board updates in real time right on your page.
Budget Friendly
Free forever for up to 2 boards. No credit card required to start. Affordable Premium and Team plans when you need more.
Fully Customizable
Custom colors, logos, backgrounds, and themes. Match your board to your brand or event for a polished, professional look.
Participant Signup
Share a signup link so participants can add themselves to your board. No back-and-forth. They join and you stay in control.
What Our Users Say
“Setting up a classroom leaderboard took me literally 30 seconds. My students are so much more engaged with their reading goals now.”
Lisa Nguyen
4th Grade Teacher
“We run a house points competition across the whole grade. Having it on the hallway TV keeps the energy up all week.”
James Wilson
5th Grade Teacher
“I love that I can update points from my phone while walking around the room. The kids cheer every time the rankings change on the projector.”
Maria Santos
3rd Grade Teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The free plan lets you create up to 2 leaderboards with 25 students each, no credit card required. That covers most classrooms. Upgrade for higher limits or custom school branding.
No. Students can view the leaderboard without any login. If you want them to self-register, they just enter their name. No email or password needed.
Yes. Open the leaderboard link in any browser on your smartboard, projector, or classroom TV. The display adapts to any screen size.
Absolutely. Open the admin link on your phone and tap to add or subtract points while you walk around the room. The projector display updates instantly.
MakeTheBoard only stores the names and scores you enter. No student emails, passwords, or personal information. You control who can see the board.
Yes. Create a separate leaderboard for each class or subject. The free plan supports 2 boards, and Premium supports up to 15.
Ready to Energize Your Classroom?
Create a leaderboard in under a minute. Free for teachers.