Wall, NJ, July 2026 – Student Transportation of America (STA) has earned national recognition by being named to TIME Magazine’s list of “America’s Best Private Companies 2026.” This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on July 16^th, 2026, and can be viewed on TIME.com.

The America’s Best Private Companies 2026 ranking awards the top 500 privately held companies across the United States based on two key dimensions:

• Employee Satisfaction: Measured using survey responses from ~217,000 U.S. company employees over three years. It factors in recommendations from current and former employees, plus verified employee ratings across image, atmosphere, working conditions, salary, and equality.
• Company Impact: Assessed via a partnership with Helsinki-based firm The Upright Project, which quantifies a company’s Net Impact, defined as the net balance of its societal costs and benefits, across 19 subcategories spanning four pillars: society, knowledge, health, and environment.

STA is honored to be recognized on TIME’s list of America’s Best Private Companies 2026!

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.

“This recognition highlights privately held organizations that excel not only as employers, but also through their positive impact on society. I am so proud of STA’s placement among the top 20 companies in the US. It’s a remarkable achievement—and one that belongs to every member of our team,” says Gene Kowalczewski, Chief Executive Officer for STA.