Kentucky

KSA: Practice Tests and Test Dates

The official practice resources and 2026-27 testing dates for the Kentucky Summative Assessment, from the Kentucky Department of Education and its testing vendor.

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Official KSA practice tests and released tests

Free, from the state or its testing vendor. Each link opens the official site.

KSA test dates, 2026-27

KSA Spring Testing, grades 3-8, 10 and 11The last 14 instructional days of each district’s calendar

What to know

Grades 3-8 in reading and math; science in grades 4 and 7; social studies once in elementary and once in middle school.

Starting in 2026-2027 the KSA no longer tests writing or editing and mechanics; each district tests during the last 14 instructional days of its own calendar.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find KSA practice tests?

The Kentucky Department of Education and its testing vendor publish them free. The main ones are: Practice Tests (KY Portal); Released Items (KY Portal); Grade 3 Reading Released Items; Grade 3 Mathematics Released Items. Links to each are on this page.

When is the KSA in 2027?

KSA Spring Testing, grades 3-8, 10 and 11: The last 14 instructional days of each district’s calendar. Schools pick their own days inside each window.

Source: Kentucky Department of Education (education.ky.gov, education.ky.gov, education.ky.gov, ky.mypearsonsupport.com, ky.mypearsonsupport.com), read October 8, 2026. Grades 3-8 in reading and math; science in grades 4 and 7; social studies once in elementary and once in middle school. The KSA is run by the Kentucky Department of Education, which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.