Praxis Subject Assessments Guide 2026: Which Test You Need, Fees by Test, Quiz, and AI Tutor
Praxis Subject Assessments are not one exam. They are a large family of separate content tests, each with its own four-digit code, its own fee, and its own state-by-state passing score. The most common and most expensive mistake candidates make is preparing for the wrong code. This page explains how the family is organized, what the fees actually look like across different assessments, and why the state you intend to be certified in — not the test itself — determines what counts as a pass.
Each Praxis Subject Assessment has its own code, price, and length. Published fees run from $130.00 for Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355), a 120-question two-hour test, up to $180.00 for Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001), which is 245 questions across four subtests in 4 hours 35 minutes. Price tracks length closely. ETS reports your score; each state sets the passing requirement, so confirm both the required code and the required score with your state before registering.
Last updated on August 30, 2026
How we verified this page
Fees, question counts, and testing times were verified against each assessment’s own ETS test page — 5001, 5205, 5331, and 5355 — on August 30, 2026, rather than a general site listing. The state-set passing score rule comes from the Praxis scores page. Fees shown are examples chosen to illustrate the range; every code has its own price, so check the page for the specific code your state requires. Wage data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 figures.
Verified Praxis Subject Assessment facts
| Fact | Current detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Structure of the family | A set of separate content tests, each identified by its own four-digit code, rather than a single exam with sections | ETS Praxis |
| Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) | $180.00. 245 questions in 4 hours 35 minutes, across four separately timed subtests — Reading and Language Arts (5002), Mathematics (5003), Social Studies (5004), and Science (5005) | ETS Praxis 5001 |
| Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) | $156.00. 90 selected-response questions plus 3 constructed-response questions in 150 minutes | ETS Praxis 5205 |
| Speech-Language Pathology (5331) | $146.00. 132 selected-response questions in 150 minutes | ETS Praxis 5331 |
| Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) | $130.00. 120 selected-response questions in 2 hours | ETS Praxis 5355 |
| What drives the price | Length, closely. The $130 test is 120 questions in two hours; the $180 test is 245 questions in nearly four and a half. Budget by the code you actually need rather than assuming a single Praxis price | ETS Praxis test pages |
| Passing scores | Set by each state. Each state has its own requirements for certification, and ETS publishes passing scores by state rather than a single national cut | Praxis passing score requirements |
| Related assessment families | Beyond Core and Subject Assessments, ETS also administers ParaPro, the School Leadership Series, and PASL | ETS Praxis |
Education salary benchmarks
Subject Assessments lead into specific licensure areas rather than a single job title, so the benchmark below reflects the general classroom role most candidates are certifying into.
| Role / benchmark | Pay | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten and elementary school teachers | $63,820 median annual wage | May 2025 figure; the licensure destination for the highest-volume Subject Assessment codes BLS Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers |
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Official resources
The authoritative test list. Search by code before registering, not by test name.
The single most important page for Subject Assessment candidates — it determines what counts as a pass for you.
External resources and benchmarks
Wage and employment outlook for the classroom teaching role.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Praxis Subject Assessment cost?
It varies by test, and price tracks length. Published fees include $130.00 for Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355), which is 120 questions in two hours; $146.00 for Speech-Language Pathology (5331) at 132 questions in 150 minutes; $156.00 for Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205); and $180.00 for Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001), which runs 245 questions across four subtests in 4 hours 35 minutes.
How do I know which Praxis test my state requires?
Check your state requirement first and register by four-digit code. Test names overlap across codes, and states differ in which code they accept, so the name alone is not enough to identify the right assessment.
Is there one national passing score?
No. ETS reports your score and each state sets its own requirement, which is why the same score can qualify you in one state and not in another.