Gifted & Talented test guide
NNAT (Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test)
The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT), published by Pearson, uses shapes and patterns rather than words or numbers, so it's often chosen to reduce language and cultural bias in gifted screening.
General information only — format, grades tested, and administration vary by district. Always check your district's G&T program page for specifics.
Grade by grade
- Commonly used K-6 for gifted/talented screening.
- Fully nonverbal — no reading or vocabulary is required.
- Often paired with a verbal test (like OLSAT) for a fuller picture in some districts.
- Exact grades tested and administration format vary by district — check your district's G&T program page.
Per district publications — verify with your district.
Districts on our list that use NNAT (Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test)
AMARILLO ISD (TX)Anchorage School District (AK)Auburn School District (WA)BELTON ISD (TX)BROKEN ARROW (OK)Baltimore County Public Schools (MD)Birmingham City (AL)CITRUS (FL)Cincinnati Public Schools (OH)Clark County (NV)Cobb County (GA)Council Rock SD (PA)East Brunswick Township School District (NJ)Elk Grove Unified (CA)Elmhurst SD 205 (IL)Greenwich School District (CT)Gwinnett County (GA)Hampton City Public Schools (VA)Hilliard City (OH)Irvine Unified (CA)JUDSON ISD (TX)Madison City (AL)Manhattan Beach Unified (CA)Menifee Union (CA)Napa Valley Unified (CA)North Clackamas SD 12 (OR)OKLAHOMA CITY (OK)Ontario-Montclair (CA)PALM BEACH (FL)PLANO ISD (TX)PROSPER ISD (TX)Pasco School District (WA)Pennsbury SD (PA)Pickerington Local (OH)Pomona Unified (CA)Renton School District (WA)Tooele District (UT)Tredyffrin-Easttown SD (PA)Vista Unified (CA)Washington County Public Schools (MD)
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