9 Best Back-To-School Items To Buy at Five Below Before They Sell Out

Looking to save money on your back-to-school shopping? Six of the nine school supplies we rounded up at Five Below cost $1 each, while the remaining three are $5 or less.

Ready to see what we’re talking about? Here are nine inexpensive back-to-school items you’ll need to buy before they sell out at Five Below.

• Price: $1

Put the school art box to work storing your art supplies or use it for general classroom essentials like pens, pencils and erasers. Each box has a snap closure and is available in pink or blue.

• Price: $1

Enrolled in geometry class this semester? Bring along the math ruler set. Each four-piece package includes a protractor, ruler and two triangles for the shockingly low price of $1.

• Price: $1

The competitively priced flexible ruler is in low stock at Five Below. Hurry to snag one (or more) for your school supply shopping lists in blue, green or red. 

• Price: $1

Write in style with a gem topper pen. These pretty pens are actually 25 cents cheaper to buy than similar diamond jewel ballpoint pens sold at Dollar Tree.

• Price: $1

Take your pick of the assorted colorful erasers available at Five Below. Shoppers receive four erasers in every package, coming out to 25 cents per eraser.

• Price: $1

Just what exactly does a 2-in-1 sharpener do? According to this item’s packaging, it allows you to sharpen pencils and comes with an eraser to wipe out mistakes. A must to add to your student’s pencil box ahead of a busy semester.

• Price: $3

Light up your dorm desk with a mini desk lamp. Available in classic and flower shapes, these lamps come with three LR41 batteries and emit plenty of warm lighting to brighten up hours spent studying.

• Price: $5

Save money on backpack costs without compromising quality when you shop for the ripcord backpack. Similar styles can cost $20 or more at competing retailers. Every backpack features a large interior pocket and two mesh pockets on the sides.

• Price: $5

Don’t miss your chance to pick up a lunch bag for $5 at Five Below. Each bag comes with a handle and a side pocket for holding drinks or utensil containers.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Aug. 8, 2025, and are subject to change.