Nebraska students in grades 3–8 take the NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) in ELA and math each spring. Science is tested in grades 5 and 8. High school students in their third year take the ACT.
High school: Nebraska gives the ACT to students in their third year of high school, typically juniors.
K–2: There is no statewide K–2 summative test. K–3 reading assessments are chosen by districts from a list approved by the Nebraska Department of Education.
Testing calendar
2026–27 testing windows
—DAYS
until NSCAS General Summative (Spring test) opens on March 29, 2027.
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
NSCAS General Summative3–8
Spring test
NSCAS Science5, 8
Spring test
ACT11
Test Event 1 – paperTest Event 1 – online / accommodationsTest Event 2 – paper (initial + make-up)Test Event 2 – online / accommodationsTest Event 3 – make-up only
Today
Dates from the state’s published 2026–27 schedule. Districts set their own days inside each window.
What’s new for 2026–27
What changed this year
New
Draft ELA and math item specifications were posted in July 2025; the year they take effect is not stated.
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Testing information was checked against official Nebraska sources on the date above. States can change tests and dates at any time — see the official links for the latest.
