TACHS Practice Test 2026 — Free TACHS Exam Prep Questions
Eighth graders applying to Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York and the Dioceses of Brooklyn/Queens and Rockville Centre take the TACHS in the fall. Our practice covers all four areas the test measures: reading, written expression, mathematics and reasoning ability.
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TACHS format, scoring & key facts
Online at home, in Google Chrome with Proctorio's Secure Exam Proctor, on a laptop, desktop or Chromebook. Each subtest is timed, and a finished subtest cannot be reopened. A 4-function on-screen calculator is available on eligible portions (new in 2026); personal calculators are not permitted.
| Who takes it | Current eighth graders applying to ninth grade at Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York, the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens and the Diocese of Rockville Centre |
|---|---|
| Subtests | Six timed subtests: Reading, Written Expression, Mathematics, and Ability (Figure Matrices, Paper Folding, Figure Classification) |
| Testing time | About 2 hours 10 minutes, plus optional 5-minute breaks after each of the first three subtests (about 3 hours 15 minutes with approved extended time) |
| Answer choices | Four on Reading, Written Expression and Mathematics; five picture choices on Ability |
| Guessing | No penalty for wrong answers; credit only for correct answers |
| Calculator | New in 2026: a 4-function on-screen calculator on eligible portions; personal calculators are not permitted |
| Scratch paper | Allowed for Reading, Written Expression and Mathematics only |
| Delivery | Remote at-home testing in Chrome with Proctorio; sessions at 8:30 AM or 10:00 AM, assigned at random |
| Accommodations | Extended time (time and a half) is the only accommodation; requests were due to the diocese by October 2, 2026 |
| Fee | $78 nonrefundable, including score reports to three high schools |
| Attempts | Once only; results are final |
Facts last verified Nov 3, 2026. Source: tachsinfo.com/pdf/HandBook.pdf. Always confirm details with TACHS before your exam.
When can you take the TACHS?
One fall administration: Friday, November 6, 2026 for the Archdiocese of New York, and Saturday, November 7, 2026 for the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens and the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Registration ran August 24 to October 28, 2026 at tachsinfo.com or 1-866-618-2247.
What the TACHS covers
Every PrepBanq TACHS test covers the official content areas; the test owner does not publish weights.
| Content domain | Our practice questions |
|---|---|
ReadingInformational and literary materials; factual, interpretative and evaluative comprehension, including main ideas, author's purpose and the meaning of a word in context. | 40 questions → |
Written ExpressionWriting in Standard English: the most appropriate way to express ideas (organization, sentence structure, clarity, effectiveness or appropriateness of expression) and identifying the line of text that contains an error. | 35 questions → |
MathematicsNumber sense and operations, algebraic patterns and connections, data analysis/probability/statistics, geometry, and measurement. | 40 questions → |
AbilityLearned reasoning with novel spatial and figural content, in three subtests: Figure Matrices, Paper Folding and Figure Classification. | 35 questions → |
How to register for the TACHS
Retake policy
A student may take the TACHS only once, in eighth grade. Results are final: no reviewing, rescoring or retesting.
Score release
Scores reach the three high-school choices by December 7, 2026; families can view the Home Report online after 3:00 PM EST on January 22, 2027.
Credential renewal
Used for admission to ninth grade for the following September (September 2027 for the November 2026 test).
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TACHS FAQ
How long is the TACHS exam?
Testing time for the TACHS is 2 hours 10 minutes.
What is the passing score for the TACHS?
TACHS passing standard: No pass/fail: Local and National percentile ranks go to three chosen Catholic high schools, which make the admission decisions. Score range: Local and National percentile ranks.
How much does the TACHS cost?
The TACHS registration fee is $78 nonrefundable (includes score reports to three high schools). Check the official site for current fees before you register.
What is on the TACHS?
The TACHS covers Reading, Written Expression, Mathematics, Ability.
Who administers the TACHS?
The Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) is administered by TACHS. Delivery: Online at home, in Google Chrome with Proctorio's Secure Exam Proctor, on a laptop, desktop or Chromebook. Each subtest is timed, and a finished subtest cannot be reopened. A 4-function on-screen calculator is available on eligible portions (new in 2026); personal calculators are not permitted.
Can you retake the TACHS?
A student may take the TACHS only once, in eighth grade. Results are final: no reviewing, rescoring or retesting.
Is there a free TACHS practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 15 free TACHS practice tests with 150 exam-style questions in the real TACHS formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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