The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest 90s School Essentials of All Time
Before iPhones and Chromebooks, there were Trapper Keepers, Tamagotchis, and gel pens. The 90s classroom was a mix of chaos, color, and pure personality — part stationery aisle, part cultural battleground. This league celebrates the school supplies, gadgets, and hallway status symbols that made the decade unforgettable. Vote for the items that filled your backpack, emptied your pencil pouch, and defined your glory days between the bells.
1. TRAPPER KEEPER
Trapper Keeper is currently the #1 Greatest 90s School Essentials of All Time winning 67.6% head-to-head battles.
2. GEL PENS
Gel Pens is currently the #2 Greatest 90s School Essentials of All Time winning 63.0% head-to-head battles.
3. JANSPORT BACKPACK
Jansport Backpack is currently the #3 Greatest 90s School Essentials of All Time winning 59.7% head-to-head battles.
4. LISA FRANK FOLDERS
Lisa Frank Folders is currently the #4 Greatest 90s School Essentials of All Time winning 57.7% head-to-head battles.
5. GAME BOY COLOR
Game Boy Color is currently the #5 Greatest 90s School Essentials of All Time winning 49.7% head-to-head battles.
6. TI-83 GRAPHING CALCULATOR
TI-83 Graphing Calculator is currently the #6 Greatest 90s School Essentials of All Time winning 47.1% head-to-head battles.
7. MECHANICAL PENCILS
Mechanical Pencils is currently the #7 Greatest 90s School Essentials of All Time winning 45.3% head-to-head battles.
8. TAMAGOTCHI
Tamagotchi is currently the #8 Greatest 90s School Essentials of All Time winning 43.1% head-to-head battles.
9. SLAP BRACELETS
Slap Bracelets is currently the #9 Greatest 90s School Essentials of All Time winning 39.1% head-to-head battles.
10. STARTER JACKET
Starter Jacket is currently the #10 Greatest 90s School Essentials of All Time winning 30.4% head-to-head battles.
11. POGS
Pogs is currently the #11 Greatest 90s School Essentials of All Time winning 29.7% head-to-head battles.
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