Free high school math placement tests
Take the placement list with you
One printable list of the publisher's own test or level guide for 25 math, reading and language arts programs.
Find the right math level before you buy. Each publisher below offers a free placement test, checked Nov 3, 2026.
Saxon Math
Saxon placement tests include Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Upper Grades tests. Saxon books are skill level books, so placement matters. Test: Saxon placement tests (hosted by Sonlight) (opens in a new tab).
Teaching Textbooks
Teaching Textbooks has a printable placement test for each course. Take out the answer key page (the last printed page) before you hand the test to your student. Not sure? Give the higher level test first. Test: Teaching Textbooks placement tests (opens in a new tab).
Math-U-See
Math-U-See uses an online questionnaire with yes or no questions and sample problems, then recommends a level. Test: Math-U-See placement tool (opens in a new tab).
More programs: the full placement test directory.
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