(May vary by state)
| Grade/Year group | Approximate age |
| Kindergarten | 5/6 |
| Grade 1 | 6/7 |
| Grade 2 | 7/8 |
| Grade 3 | 8/9 |
| Grade 4 | 9/10 |
| Grade 5 | 10/11 |
| Grade 6 | 11/12 |
| Grade 7 | 12/13 |
| Grade 8 | 13/14 |
| Grade 9 | 14/15 |
| Grade 10 | 15/16 |
| Grade 11 | 16/17 |
| Grade 12 | 17/18 |
Bold = compulsory, although this varies by state. For example, in some states the kindergarten year is compulsory; in others, education until completion of Grade 12 is required.