Enter the class list
Use one student name per line. The sample class is only there for a quick trial; replace it before you make a chart for your room.
Free classroom tool
Classroom Seating Chart Maker
Use this free classroom seating chart maker to turn a class list into a random chart with custom rows, seats per row, front-row preferences, and student separation pairs.
Worksheet
Enter your details
Your result will appear here.
- 1Paste one student name per line
- 2Choose the room layout and optional preferences
- 3Generate, copy, or print the random seating chart
Classroom planning guide
Make a random classroom seating chart in a few minutes
A classroom seating chart maker is useful when you need a repeatable starting arrangement, not a permanent answer for every student. Paste one name per line, set the room layout, then review the result against the needs of your class.
Set the room layout
Rows run from the front of the room toward the back. Choose seats per row so the total number of seats is at least the number of students.
Review and print
Use the repeatable seed to recreate a chart, copy the names as text, or print the generated arrangement for your planning binder.
What this seating chart generator can control
- ✓Random order: generate a new arrangement while keeping a seed when you need to reproduce it.
- ✓Front-row preferences: list exact names that should be placed toward the front of the room.
- ✓Separation pairs: list two names with a vertical bar, such as Avery Johnson | Taylor Smith. The maker checks side-by-side seats in the same row.
- ✓Empty seats: leave room in the grid when the layout has more seats than students.
Before you use the result
What to know about this result
Names are processed for the current request and are not saved. Review accommodations, accessibility, sightlines, and student needs before using the arrangement.
How do I enter separation pairs?
Enter one pair per line separated by a vertical bar, such as Alex | Jordan.
Can I reproduce a chart?
Yes. Use the same class list and seed value to produce the same randomized order.
Can I make a random seating chart?
Yes. Leave the preference fields blank, choose the number of rows and seats per row, and generate a chart from the class list.
What is the difference between a seating chart and a seating plan?
They are two common names for the same classroom arrangement. This tool makes a chart you can review and print.
Can I print the seating chart?
Yes. Generate the chart, then choose Print chart. The browser print dialog lets you save it as a PDF or send it to a printer.
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