Nevada Kindergarten Age Cutoff — Plus Preschool & TK (2026–2027)
In Nevada, a child must turn 5 by August 1 to start kindergarten that fall. Nevada does not have a statewide Transitional Kindergarten grade; children go from preschool/pre-K to kindergarten. Nevada's public pre-K program, Nevada Ready! State Pre-K, is available to eligible families (age 4 by August 1; income at/below 250% FPL (or IEP / English-learner / underserved exceptions); not universal).
| Kindergarten cutoff | Turn 5 by August 1 |
|---|---|
| Transitional Kindergarten | Not offered statewide |
| Public pre-K | Nevada Ready! State Pre-K — eligibility-based |
| Compulsory school age | 6 |
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Nevada age cutoffs — the details
Kindergarten and TK cutoffs are set by state law; preschool has no legal age cutoff because it is private. Cutoff is now August 1 (NRS 392.040 was amended from September 30) — many older web sources still list September 30. Cutoff verified from the official Nevada source. Always confirm the current date with your school or district — rules can change year to year.
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Kindergarten cutoffs in nearby states
Cutoff dates differ across the Mountain West — a birthday that misses the cutoff in one state can make it in another.