Education System in the United States

Here is an overview of the age-wise levels of education in the United States.

1. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten (4-6 years age group)
2. Elementary School- First Grade to Fifth Grade (6-11 years age group)
3. Middle School - Sixth Grade to Eighth Grade (11-14 years age group)
4. High School - 9th Grade (Freshman) (14-15 years age group)
10th Grade (Sophomore) (15-16 years age group)
11th Grade (Junior) (16-17 years age group)
12th Grade (Senior) (17–18 years age group)
5. Post- Secondary includes College or University (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and
Senior years) (varied age groups) and Vocational Education
6. Graduate Education (actually the Post-Graduation)