State guide · Arizona · 2026–27
What grade is my kid in Arizona?
Arizona uses a September 1 cutoff for kindergarten. (Verify with the state Department of Education — this page uses sample data.)
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What's the Arizona kindergarten cutoff?
Sample data — verify with Arizona DOE.
Can a child start kindergarten in Arizona a year early?
Most districts allow early entry only by formal assessment. Talk to your local school office before the spring enrollment window.
What is "redshirting" and is it common in Arizona?
Redshirting is intentionally delaying kindergarten by a year, usually for summer-birthday boys. It's most common in states with summer or early-fall cutoffs.
Grade by age in Arizona — 2026–27
| Age | Typical grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Not in school yet | Starts K in fall of the following school year. |
| 5 | Kindergarten | |
| 6 | 1st grade | |
| 7 | 2nd grade | |
| 8 | 3rd grade | |
| 9 | 4th grade | |
| 10 | 5th grade | |
| 11 | 6th grade | |
| 12 | 7th grade | |
| 13 | 8th grade | |
| 14 | 9th grade | |
| 15 | 10th grade | |
| 16 | 11th grade | |
| 17 | 12th grade |
Source
Arizona Department of Education — verify cutoff and TK
eligibility before relying on this page.