Modern classrooms have shifted to include tables and furnishings, in addition to the traditional desk and chair. This shift in school furniture is, in part, due to the changing teaching methods and pedagogies. It’s also intended to improve student engagement, making today’s learning spaces more comfortable, adaptable, and dynamic.
So, how many tables are in your classrooms? Do they have wheels and whiteboard tops? Are they collaborative? And can you choose new tables in fun shapes, unique sizes, and coordinating colors? The difficult question isn’t whether or not to incorporate classroom tables. Rather, it’s knowing how to choose the right tables for your students and educators.
Today, we’ll help you sort through all the incredible designs, materials, and options with this best-of list featuring classroom tables that work best across every grade.
How we chose the best classroom tables for this list
At School Outfitters, our lifeblood is classroom furniture. We also work with public schools, charter schools, and districts across the country to outfit their learning spaces with furnishings and products. Informed by how other schools find value in their classroom tables, we’ve compiled this list of the best. We’ve also considered durability, materials, and other endorsements, like BIFMA, GreenGuard, and UL. The best classroom tables also feature unique student benefits, supporting ergonomics, behavioral outcomes, and academic success.
Explore the best classroom tables for your students
When 97% of the nation’s top school districts are our return customers, classroom table purchasing trends are easy to spot. When it’s time to buy your school’s tables, this is the best-of list you can trust.
Activity tables for early learners and early grade schools
Outfit all your early learning spaces, including preschool, kindergarten, and early grade school classrooms, with engaging activity tables. Your littlest learners benefit from unique spaces to create, learn, and work. But these tables also need to be durable and able to withstand rigorous use in busy classrooms. These top picks check all the boxes, making them perfect for early learning settings.
Shapes Series Rectangle Adjustable-Height Mobile Preschool Activity Table: Customize the table height for your students, create brilliantly with the laminate, wipe-clean top, and wheel this table anywhere learning takes place.
Shapes Series Clover Adjustable-Height Mobile Preschool Activity Table: This adjustable-height activity table features a unique clover-like shape and comes in six vibrant colors.
There’s more to see! Shop all of our activity tables to find your favorite.
Collaborative tables for K-12 classrooms
There’s a big difference between grade school, middle school, and high school pedagogies. However, one key strategy that supports learning across all these age groups is collaboration. Bring collaborative learning to all your K-12 learning spaces, consider these top-pick classroom tables. With the wide variety of customization options and use applications, you’ll find the ideal tables for inspiring teamwork among your students.
Accent Series Amoeba Collaborative Table w/ Storage Bin (Set of Four): This set of collaborative tables fits together easily, features locking casters for mobility, and offers attached book bins for storage.
Accent Series Hex Collaborative Whiteboard Table: This collaborative table comes in a hexagonal shape and features a whiteboard tabletop for note-taking and creative problem-solving.
There’s no right or wrong way to inspire collaboration. Shop all our collaborative tables and collections.
Classroom tables for preschool classrooms
Activity tables are always great for early learning spaces. But you might be on the hunt for preschool-specific classroom tables, with unique features designed specifically for your preschool students. Check out these favorites and find the perfect tables for your young learners.
Shapes Series Rectangle Classroom Floor Table: Use mats to invite preschools to gather around this adjustable height floor table, great for collaborative activities in flexible preschool spaces.
Shape Series Half-Moon Adjustable-Height Mobile Preschool Activity Table: Choose a vibrant color that fits your classroom theme with this mobile, adjustable-height preschool table, shaped in a half-moon.
Don’t just buy the table when you can buy the complete set of preschool tables and chairs.
Science tables for middle and high school labs
Inspire your brightest science minds with every STEAM/STEM or lab subject when you have great science and lab tables. Perfect for middle and high school students, find the right science table based on the features that meet your unique pedagogies.
Science Lab Table w/ Laminate Top: Educators love the simplicity of this science table, featuring a laminate tabletop to withstand heat and chemicals and rubber boots to protect the legs.
Six-Person Science Workstation w/ Phenolic Top: Invite collaboration in your science labs with this six-person workstation, featuring an oak veneer, optional sink, and phenolic top for added durability.
Need more ideas? Shop all the available science and lab tables.
Whiteboard tables for K-12 immersive learning
Your school might be looking specifically for whiteboard tables for your students. There are plenty to choose from in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate all your K-12 learners. Boost peer communication with write-on tables. Start your search here with these favorites and top picks.
Merit Series III Flip-Top Whiteboard Training Table: This whiteboard table encourages student collaboration, but folds up for quick and easy storage, too.
Structure Series Bow Tie Mobile Collaborative Whiteboard Table: Bring ultimate versatility to your K-12 classroom with this collaborative whiteboard on wheels.
Explore all the versatile shapes and applications of whiteboard tables to find the perfect fit for your K-12 learning spaces.
K-12 computer tables for media centers and labs
Support all the tech-based learning in your school with the right computer tables to outfit your computer labs, Esports centers, and media libraries. Start your search with these K-12 district favorites and essentials, perfect for organized spaces and gear.
High-Pressure Top Computer Table: This computer table is popular because it’s available in various colors and heights, features a durable high-pressure top, and has grommets for wire organization.
Adjustable-Height Computer Desk: This table complements any computer space with adjustable legs, interchangeable casters, and built-in grommets.
Shop all the various styles of computer tables to outfit all of your tech spaces.
Library tables for improved K-12 student experiences
Shhhh, you’re in the library. While school libraries continue to be great places for focused and individualized study, they’re also transforming into perfect training spaces, collaborative areas, and hubs for group work. Outfit your K-12 library and improve student experiences with the right library tables.
Mobile Training Table: Go with this top pick for durability, locking castors on two wheels for flexibility, and built-in grommets for pc wire organization.
Trapezoid Adjustable-Height Activity Table: Bring color to your study and reading spaces with this adjustable height table, and piece multiples together for flexibility and group work.
Need more flexibility in your library? Browse all our library tables to explore unique shapes, sizes, and collections.
Where to buy the best classroom tables
In addition to getting the support you need to buy the best classroom tables for your students, you’ll want to look for a furniture vendor who can go the extra mile to simplify the room design, ordering, and delivery process. Get all of the above and more right here at School Outfitters! Start your table search with our free room designs and connect with our furniture experts to discuss your unique spaces and budgets.
Why buy classroom tables with School Outfitters?
School administrations want quick, dependable service when shopping for school furniture. Pricing, dimensions, and selection should be easy. Working with us not only provides ease of ordering but also excellent customer service, quick shipping, contracts, and co-op savings. Our team would love to help you with your school furnishing needs. Contact us today for your free quote.
