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The best laptops for back-to-school: Shop by grade from elementary to college

WATCH: Top-rated computers for back-to-school

There is typically a laundry list of must-haves on any back-to-school shopping list, and among the items your student might need is a new laptop.

August is a great time to hop on tech deals whether you are shopping for a college student, high schooler, or elementary student.

A few important categories to keep in mind when searching for any new laptop are budget, screen size and operating power.

Keep scrolling to shop for the best laptops and devices, broken down by grade.

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Best for elementary school and younger

Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet

Price: $199.99 · From Amazon

Lenovo Ideapad Duet 5 Chromebook

Price: $369 · From Walmart

LeapFrog Epic Academy Edition for 36 months to 108 months

Price: $282.97 · From Amazon

Editor's Picks

Best for high school

HP Stream 14" Laptop

GMA Deal: $179 · 14% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $209

Apple iPad Air

Price: $499.99 · 16% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $599

HP 15.6", Intel Processor N200 (Pentium) 4GB RAM

Price: $249 · From Walmart

HP 15.6 Inch Laptop

Price: $447 · 32% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $659.99

Best for college

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Price: $869.95 · 34% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $1,329.98

Apple iPad Air

Price: $499.99 · 16% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $599

Apple 2023 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip

Price: $1,199 · 7% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $1,299

Apple 2022 MacBook Pro Laptop with M2 chip

Price: $1,099 · 15% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $1,299