State guide · Oregon · 2026–27
What grade is my kid in Oregon?
Oregon 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 Oregon kindergarten cutoff?
Sample data — verify with Oregon DOE.
Can a child start kindergarten in Oregon 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 Oregon?
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 Oregon — 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
Oregon Department of Education — verify cutoff and TK
eligibility before relying on this page.