school age

NOUN

the time when one attends compulsory school

Synonyms

WEAK

early years juvenescence juvenility younger days youth

Example Sentences

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Childcare supervision services are offered for children between the ages of 6 and 17; some accept early education and elementary school age students.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

When my eldest reached school age, I couldn’t imagine sending him to a typical public school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Children aged between two and five and at school age will also receive immunisation administered as a nasal spray.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

The Spy Dog, Spy Pups and Spy Cat books by Derby author Andrew Cope are aimed at children of primary school age.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

He looked high school age, fifteen or so.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu