2026-27 SCHOOL ENTRY GUIDE
Ohio
kindergarten cutoff.
In Ohio, the school district sets the kindergarten cutoff date.
Ohio law ties the cutoff to each district's first day of instruction, so the exact date depends on your district calendar.
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Ohio does not set one statewide calendar date. Ohio law ties the cutoff to each district's first day of instruction, so the exact date depends on your district calendar.
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BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
Your district’s date matters.
Child must be 5 by the district's first day of instruction.
Ohio law ties the cutoff to each district's first day of instruction, so the exact date depends on your district calendar.
Questions about Ohio enrollment
What is the kindergarten cutoff in Ohio?
Ohio law ties the cutoff to each district's first day of instruction, so the exact date depends on your district calendar.
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
- ORC 3321.01, effective March 20, 2026 ↗Ohio Legislature · statute
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