# Grade Levels — Education Glossary

> 6 education terms related to Grade Levels, from the SchoolBrowse Education Glossary.
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## Terms

- [Elementary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/elementary-school) — The first stage of formal education, typically covering kindergarten through 5th or 6th grade for children aged 5-11.
- [High School](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/high-school) — The final stage of compulsory education in the US, typically grades 9-12 for students aged 14-18, preparing them for college or careers.
- [K-12 Education](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/k-12-education) — The complete span of primary and secondary education in the US, from kindergarten through 12th grade.
- [Kindergarten](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/kindergarten) — The first year of formal schooling in the US, typically for children aged 5-6, bridging early childhood education and elementary school.
- [Middle School](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/middle-school) — A school serving students in the transitional years between elementary and high school, typically grades 6-8 for ages 11-14.
- [Pre-Kindergarten](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/pre-kindergarten) — An early childhood education program for children typically aged 3-5, preparing them for kindergarten through play-based learning.

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