12 Best Back-To-School Items To Buy at Dollar Tree for Under $25 Total
It’s time to go back to school – and your kids probably need a lot of supplies. This can add up fast, so shopping around for the best deals can bring major savings.
In 2026, consumers expect to spend $863.86 per person on back-to-to-school shopping for K-12 students, according to the National Retail Federation. Luckily, Dollar Tree is stocked with low-cost school supplies that can make items they need – and want – more affordable.
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Here’s a list of 12 back-to-school items at Dollar Tree that cost a combined total of $23.75.
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1. Jot Eight-Digit Pocket Calculator
Price: $1.25
Delightfully retro, the Jot Eight-Digit Pocket Calculator comes in pink, black, dark blue and teal. Ideal for students who don’t yet have smart phones or schools that don’t allow them, your kids can use a traditional calculator in school like you did.
2. Jot Mesh Zipper Bag
Price: $1.25
Help your kids stay organized at school with a Jot Mesh Zipper Bag. Offered in blue, black, pink and sky blue, these bags can ensure loose items like pencils, pens and crayons stay in one place.
3. Kleenex Two-Ply Tissues
Price: $3
Don’t be surprised if a box of tissues is on your child’s supply list. This 200-count box of Kleenex Two-Ply Tissues is sure to please the teacher.
4. Biopure Anti-Bacterial Hand Wipes
Price: $1.25
Fight germs with Biopure Anti-Bacterial Hand Wipes. Whether they’re requested by the teacher or just something kept in your child’s desk, this 50-count container of wipes can help keep illnesses at bay.
5. 70-Sheet Wide-Ruled Spiral Single-Subject Notebook
Price: $1 (typically $1.25)
Available in purple, blue, red, green and black, you might need a few of these 70-Sheet Wide-Ruled Spiral Single-Subject Notebooks. At this price, consider buying a few extra to have on hand in case they’re needed throughout the school year.
6. Licensed Cartoon Character Backpack with Adjustable Straps
Price: $5
Give your child a fresh start to the school year with a Licensed Cartoon Character Backpack with Adjustable Straps. Choose from four styles – “My Little Pony,” “Sonic the Hedgehog,” “Bluey,” or “Barbie” – at a price that so low, you might be wondering if it’s a typo.
7. Jot Poly Ring Binders
Price: $1.25
There’s a good chance your child will need more than one of these 1.5-inch Jot Poly Ring Binders. Choose from black, red, pink and mint – or buy one of each at this price.
8. Jot Lead Pencils
Price: $1.25
There’s no need to stress over lost or broken pencils with this 24-pack of Jot Real Wood 2HB Lead Pencils. At a price this low, you could buy a pack for school and another for home without overspending.
9. Crayola Crayon and Pencil Sharpeners
Price: $1.25
Offered in orange, blue, green, pink, purple and yellow, Crayola Crayon and Pencil Sharpeners are a must-have. Intended for children ages four and up, this sharpener can keep their writing and drawing instruments fresh and tidy.
10. Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils
Price: $5
This 18-pack of Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils makes mistakes no big deal. Suitable for children ages three and up, these long-lasting, pre-sharpened colored pencils are sure to be well used by your little artist.
11. BIC Brite Liner Highlighters
Price: $1.25
Featuring a smooth chisel tip, this two-pack of BIC Brite Liner Highlighters will make important text pop. Whether they’re needed to highlight passages in a textbook or emphasize key points in a notebook, they’ll get plenty of use.
12. Unison Ruled Filler Paper
Price: $1 (typically $1.25)
You can never have too much notebook paper. This 200-pack of Unison Ruled Filler Paper is a steal, so stock up now.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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