Free Reading Placement Test

Reading involves many interlocking skills: phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. A child might be strong in one area and struggling in another. Without a clear picture, it's hard to know where to focus.

This placement test finds where your child is across the full reading progression. It starts at their age level, and if they get questions right, it moves to harder skills. If they struggle, it steps back. By the end, you'll see:

• The highest reading skill level they've mastered
• Where reading starts to get challenging for them
• Whether gaps are in decoding, vocabulary, or comprehension

This is a quick placement along the core reading progression. The results help you choose the right phonics program and reading materials, and see exactly where to focus your direct instruction. If your child is still working on letter sounds and decoding, try our free Printable Phonics Workbook for structured, parent-led practice.