Best School Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

Looking for the best school movies and TV series of the 1980s? These 29 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

The Simpsons 1989 ★ 8.0

Anne of Green Gables 1985 ★ 8.1

Where Is The Friend's House? 1987 ★ 7.9

Saved by the Bell 1989 ★ 7.8

Dr. Slump 1981 ★ 7.9

Carrusel 1989 ★ 7.8

The NeverEnding Story 1984 ★ 7.2

School on Fire 1988 ★ 7.3

Phenomena 1985 ★ 6.8

Fortress 1985 ★ 6.9

Lace 1984 ★ 7.2

Gregory's Girl 1980 ★ 6.8

P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang 1982 ★ 7.1

Tree of Knowledge 1981 ★ 6.8

Porky's 1981 ★ 6.4

Bridge to Terabithia 1985 ★ 6.2

Summer School 1987 ★ 6.4

A Matter of Perspective 1987 ★ 6.0

Bustin' Loose 1981 ★ 6.2

Mister Blot's Academy 1984 ★ 5.8

Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend 1989 ★ 6.0

Desirable Teacher 1981 ★ 5.7

Vice Versa 1988 ★ 5.8

Desirable Teacher 2 1982 ★ 5.4