Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to Schrödinger common and limited common stockholders	$ 3,852	$ (11,508)	$ (13,324)	$ (17,802)
Changes in market value of investments, net of tax:
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities	(247)	5	464	33
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 3,605	$ (11,503)	$ (12,860)	$ (17,769)