CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2022	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2022	Nov. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 75.4	$ 68.4	$ 30.0	$ 44.0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3.0	(4.4)	(6.6)	(10.2)
Pension and postretirement adjustments (net of tax)	(0.1)	0.5	(0.1)	0.6
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	2.9	(3.9)	(6.7)	(9.6)
Comprehensive income (loss)	78.3	64.5	23.3	34.4
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.1	0.1	0.2	(0.1)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Scholastic Corporation	$ 78.2	$ 64.4	$ 23.1	$ 34.5