2026-27 SCHOOL ENTRY GUIDE
New Hampshire
kindergarten cutoff.
In New Hampshire, the school district sets the kindergarten cutoff date.
New Hampshire law sets no statewide kindergarten entry date. RSA 193:1 requires attendance from age 6 (a child who turns 6 after September 30 starts the following year); school districts set kindergarten entry ages. Check your district.
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New Hampshire does not set one statewide calendar date. New Hampshire law sets no statewide kindergarten entry date. RSA 193:1 requires attendance from age 6 (a child who turns 6 after September 30 starts the following year); school districts set kindergarten entry ages. Check your district.
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Each school district sets its kindergarten entry date.
New Hampshire law sets no statewide kindergarten entry date. RSA 193:1 requires attendance from age 6 (a child who turns 6 after September 30 starts the following year); school districts set kindergarten entry ages. Check your district.
Questions about New Hampshire enrollment
What is the kindergarten cutoff in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire law sets no statewide kindergarten entry date. RSA 193:1 requires attendance from age 6 (a child who turns 6 after September 30 starts the following year); school districts set kindergarten entry ages. Check your district.
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
- RSA 193:1 ↗New Hampshire General Court · statute
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