The Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (5018) exam is a test required by many states for credential candidates planning to teach at an elementary school level. It is a single, computer-delivered test that must be taken at one sitting, but it is comprised of questions from four distinct domains: Reading and Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science.
Reading covers Foundational Skills; Literature and Informational Text; Writing; Language; and Speaking and Listening.
Mathematics covers Numbers and Operations, Algebraic Thinking; Geometry and Measurement; and Data, Statistics, and Probability.
Social Studies covers Geography, Anthropology, and Sociology; World History; US History: Government, Citizenship, and Democracy; Economics; and Social Studies as Inquiry and Social Studies Processes.
Science covers Earth and Space Science; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences; Impact of Science and Technology on Society; and Science as Inquiry and Science Processes.
The test consists of selected-response questions. An on-screen scientific calculator is provided for the computer-delivered test.
2026 Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2026 Praxis Elementary Education (5018) testing fees for computer-based testing.
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Service |
Fees |
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Registration |
$130 test registration fee |
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Change to test center or date |
Additional $40 fee |
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Phone Registration |
Additional $35 fee |
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Additional score reports |
$50 per report |
2026 Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the Praxis Elementary Education (5018) exam is available year-round by appointment. Alternatively, online-proctored testing is offered remotely.
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Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (5018) Test Dates |
Results Release Date |
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3/2/26 - 3/28/26 |
4/10/26 |
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3/30/26 - 4/25/26 |
5/8/26 |
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5/4/26 - 5/30/26 |
6/12/26 |
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6/1/26 - 6/27/26 |
7/10/26 |
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6/29/26 - 7/25/26 |
8/7/26 |
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8/3/26 - 8/29/26 |
9/11/26 |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official Praxis website at https://www.ets.org/praxis to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.
