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 |
