2025-2026 Testing Dates
Click on the testing program below for information about test windows and dates.
Ohio State Tests in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies (OSTs) | Ohio English Language Proficiency Tests (OELPS, OELPA, Alt-OELPA) | Alternate Assessment for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD)
The Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) are no longer offered. Adult testers can reference the Supplemental Adult Tester Windows below and visit the Ohio Graduation Tests page for information on adult testing options.
*Please note that all information on this page is subject to change.
Ohio’s State Tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies (OST)
Each school district chooses a consecutive series of school days to administer state tests within specified windows, or periods of time.
FALL 2025 Test Administration windows
- Fall Grade 3 English language arts: Oct. 13-31, 2025 (Oct. 13 is Columbus Day)
- Five consecutive school days, including makeups
- Dropout Prevention and Recovery: Sept. 15-Nov. 21, 2025
- Adult Testers: Oct. 20-Nov. 14, 2025
- Fall high school end-of-course: Dec. 1, 2025-Jan. 16, 2026
- 15 consecutive school days, including makeups
Spring 2026 Test Administration Windows
- Dropout Prevention and Recovery: Jan. 19-March 27, 2026
- Adult Testers: Feb. 2-27, 2026
- Spring English language arts: March 23-April 24, 2026
- 15 consecutive school days, including makeups
- Spring math/science/social studies: March 30-May 8, 2026
- 15 consecutive school days, including makeups
- Family notification
Summer 2026 Test Administration Windows
- Summer Grade 3 English language arts: June 22-26, 2026
- Summer high school end-of-course: June 22-July 3, 2026
Ohio English Language Proficiency Tests
- Screener: Aug. 5, 2025-June 26, 2026
- Assessment: Feb. 2-March 27, 2026
- Alternate Assessment: Feb. 2-March 27, 2026
Alternate Assessment for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD)
Last Modified: 4/11/2025 1:39:01 PM