Florida School Age Requirements
- Kindergarten: Must be 5 years old on or before September 1st
- 1st Grade: Must be 6 years old on or before September 1st
- Florida law requires children to attend school starting at age 6
- VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten): Available for 4-year-olds
- Early admission testing may be available in some districts
- Each school district may have specific enrollment procedures
Complete School Grade Timeline
| Grade Level | Required Age by Sept 1 |
|---|
| VPK (Voluntary Pre-K) | 4 years old |
| Kindergarten | 5 years old |
| 1st Grade | 6 years old |
| 2nd Grade | 7 years old |
| 3rd Grade | 8 years old |
| 4th Grade | 9 years old |
| 5th Grade | 10 years old |
| 6th Grade | 11 years old |
| 7th Grade | 12 years old |
| 8th Grade | 13 years old |
| 9th Grade (Freshman) | 14 years old |
| 10th Grade (Sophomore) | 15 years old |
| 11th Grade (Junior) | 16 years old |
| 12th Grade (Senior) | 17-18 years old |
