Ohio State Testing Dates

The test dates for each administration are listed below with information that explains the test administration schedule for the state tests. The test administrations listed are for these state tests: the Ohio State Tests in English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies (OSTs); the Ohio English Language Proficiency Screener (OELPS); Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA); and Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD). Individual school testing dates may vary within the testing window.  Schools will provide families with specific testing dates prior to testing.  

Participation Policy

Public school districts and community schools are required by law to administer all required state tests to all students enrolled per grade level or course. There is no process allowing parents and/or students to indicate their choices to not participate in state testing. Schools must account for and report any student who did not take a required state test. 

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 Testing 2022 

Test Dates: 

• Grade 3 English language arts – Oct. 17-October 21, 2022
• High school end-of-course tests – Dec. 5 - Dec. 23, 2022

Spring Testing 2023 

Test Dates:

• English language arts - April 4 - April 26, 2023
• Mathematics, science and social studies - April 11- May 1, 2023

Ohio English Language Proficiency Screener (OELPS)
Test Dates: Aug. 3, 2022-June 30, 2023

Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA)
Test Dates: Jan. 30-March 24, 2023

Alternate Assessment for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD)
Test Dates: Feb. 27-April 21, 2023