Decision-making is a crucial aspect in the management of educational institutions because it has a direct effect on the effectiveness of the organization and the sustainability of the educational process. However, in practice, decision-making in educational institutions often takes place under conditions of limited information, time, resources, and structural and cultural pressures. This article aims to analyze the satisficing model in decision-making in educational institutions through a literature review approach. The method used is a literature study by examining relevant books and journal articles, both from national and international sources, related to decision-making theory and educational administration. The results of the study show that the satisficing model provides a realistic conceptual framework in explaining decision-making practices in educational institutions, where decisions are not always directed to the achievement of the most optimal solution, but rather to solutions that are considered adequate, acceptable, and implementable. This model, which is operationalized through the decision-making action cycle, has proven to be relevant to understand the dynamics of decision-making in Indonesian educational institutions faced with various limitations and complexities. Therefore, the satisficing model can be seen as a form of adaptive contextual rationality in educational leadership and management.