ACCESS/MCAS Testing Schedule for School Year 2026-2027 (updated June 24, 2026)
November 2026 MCAS ELA and Mathematics Retests
ELA Testing Window: November 4 - 17
Math Testing Window: November 10 - 17
2027 ACCESS for ELLs
Testing Window: January 6 through February 26
SHS Testing Days: January 26, 27, 28 and 29
February 2027 MCAS Science Tests
Biology and Physics Testing Window: February 2 - 8
Spring 2027 MCAS Grade 10 ELA and Mathematics Tests
March 23 and 24: ELA Sessions 1 and 2
May 18 and 20: Mathematics Sessions 1 and 2
Spring 2027 MCAS High School Science Tests
June 1 and 2: Biology Sessions 1 and 2
June 1 and 2: Introductory Physics Sessions 1 and 2
* High school tests will be conducted within allowable windows, and DESE is providing recommended dates instead of prescribed dates.
For more information, please visit the DESE website.