Saxon Math grade levels, level by level

Which Saxon Math level lines up with which grade, with the evidence and sources for each level. Checked Oct 17, 2026.

In short

On the evidence we found, Saxon Math runs from Math K (Kindergarten) through Calculus (Grade 12). Place by skill, not grade. Saxon K to 3 books work differently from 5/4 and up, so a switch at that point is a bigger change.

LevelTypical gradeEvidence
Math KKindergartenConfirmed by publisher
Math 1Grade 1Confirmed by publisher
Math 2Grade 2Confirmed by publisher
Math 3Grade 3Confirmed by publisher
Math 5/4Grade 4Confirmed by publisher
Math 6/5Grade 5Confirmed by publisher
Math 7/6Grade 6Confirmed by publisher
Math 8/7Grade 7Confirmed by publisher
Algebra 1/2Grade 8Confirmed by publisher
Algebra 1Grade 9Confirmed by publisher
Algebra 2Grade 10Confirmed by publisher
Advanced MathematicsGrade 11Confirmed by publisher
CalculusGrade 12Confirmed by publisher

Where these come from

Saxon's placement guide puts most fourth graders in Math 5/4, seventh graders in 8/7 and eighth graders in Algebra 1/2.

Sources: Saxon placement tests and guide (Sonlight), Saxon middle grades placement test (PDF), Homeschool Picks, quoting Cathy Duffy on Saxon and Teaching Textbooks levels.

Placement test

Saxon placement tests (hosted by Sonlight). A grade label is a starting point; the placement test shows where your child is secure. It is also listed in our placement test directory.

Questions parents ask

What grade level is Saxon Math?

On the evidence we found, Saxon Math runs from Math K (Kindergarten) through Calculus (Grade 12). Place by skill, not grade. Saxon K to 3 books work differently from 5/4 and up, so a switch at that point is a bigger change.

What grade is Math K in Saxon Math?

Kindergarten (Confirmed by publisher). The placement test is the better guide for your child.

What grade is Calculus in Saxon Math?

Grade 12 (Confirmed by publisher).

Does Saxon Math have a placement test?

Saxon placement tests (hosted by Sonlight): https://www.sonlight.com/pages/saxon-placement-tests. Place by skill, not grade. Saxon K to 3 books work differently from 5/4 and up, so a switch at that point is a bigger change.

How did you line up Saxon Math levels with grades?

Saxon's placement guide puts most fourth graders in Math 5/4, seventh graders in 8/7 and eighth graders in Algebra 1/2. Every level on this page carries an evidence level: Confirmed by publisher, Supported by parent reports, or Not confirmed when we found no source.

When does Saxon Math go on sale?

No published sale dates, discounts or free trials were found on the brand's own site when we checked. Details and sources: https://homeschoolhaul.com/sale-calendar/saxon-math/

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