Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Schrödinger common and limited common stockholders	$ (100,393)	$ (24,463)	$ (24,571)
Changes in market value of investments, net of tax:
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities	(968)	301	25
Comprehensive loss	$ (101,361)	$ (24,162)	$ (24,546)