Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Schrödinger common and limited common stockholders	$ (47,686)	$ (34,644)	$ (82,126)	$ (34,673)
Changes in market value of investments, net of tax:
Unrealized loss on marketable securities	(746)	(1)	(2,752)	(241)
Comprehensive loss	$ (48,432)	$ (34,645)	$ (84,878)	$ (34,914)