2026-27 SCHOOL ENTRY GUIDE
Pennsylvania
kindergarten cutoff.
In Pennsylvania, the school district sets the kindergarten cutoff date.
Pennsylvania does not set one statewide kindergarten date. Districts set entry ages; state rules require districts to set a first-grade entry age between 5 years 7 months before September 1 and 6 years before the first day of the term (22 Pa. Code 11.15). Check your district for its kindergarten date.
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Pennsylvania does not set one statewide calendar date. Pennsylvania does not set one statewide kindergarten date. Districts set entry ages; state rules require districts to set a first-grade entry age between 5 years 7 months before September 1 and 6 years before the first day of the term (22 Pa. Code 11.15). Check your district for its kindergarten date.
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Each school district sets its own entry ages.
Pennsylvania does not set one statewide kindergarten date. Districts set entry ages; state rules require districts to set a first-grade entry age between 5 years 7 months before September 1 and 6 years before the first day of the term (22 Pa. Code 11.15). Check your district for its kindergarten date.
Questions about Pennsylvania enrollment
What is the kindergarten cutoff in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not set one statewide kindergarten date. Districts set entry ages; state rules require districts to set a first-grade entry age between 5 years 7 months before September 1 and 6 years before the first day of the term (22 Pa. Code 11.15). Check your district for its kindergarten date.
How do I find my exact date?
Check your school district's kindergarten registration page or call the district office.
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Sources
- 22 Pa. Code 11.15 ↗Pennsylvania Code and Bulletin · regulation
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