2026 Spring State Assessment Dates
Grades 3 and 4
English Language Arts (ELA) PSSA
April 21, 2026 through April 23, 2026
Mathematics PSSA
April 28, 2026 and April 29, 2026
Make-Up Testing Window
May 4, 2026 through May 8, 2026
Grades 5 through 8
English Language Arts (ELA) PSSA
April 21, 2026 through April 23, 2026
Mathematics PSSA
April 28, 2026 and April 29, 2026
Science PSSA (Grades 5 and 8)
April 30, 2026
Algebra Keystone (Grade 8)
May 12, 2026 and May 13, 2026
Make-Up Testing Dates
ELA Make-Ups: April 24, 2026 and April 27, 2026
ELA, Math, and Science Make-Ups: May 1, 2026 and May 4, 2026 through May 8, 2026
High School Keystone Exams
Literature Keystone
Grade 11: May 11, 2026 and May 12, 2026
Grade 10: May 13, 2026 and May 14, 2026
Algebra Keystone (per trigger course)
May 18, 2026 and May 19, 2026
Biology Keystone (per trigger course)
May 20, 2026 and May 21, 2026
May 15, 2026 and May 22, 2026