Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Palatka, FL (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Palatka, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $15,100 to $72,533 per year for indexed programs. Palatka has a population of about 10,558. Median household income is $33,628 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $60,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Elementary Education Schools to Palatka

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Palatka, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Palatka city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida elementary education page.

Elementary Education Wages Near Palatka

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Elementary School Teacher$58,930
Middle School Teacher$58,940
Secondary School Teacher$60,410
Teaching Assistant$34,430

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Palatka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$33,628Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+12.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited elementary education schools are near Palatka, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Palatka. The closest is Flagler College in Saint Augustine, FL (26.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Stetson University (47.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying elementary education roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles in Florida are: Secondary School Teacher ($60,410), Middle School Teacher ($58,940), Elementary School Teacher ($58,930). Wages for Palatka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Palm Coast instead of Palatka?

Palm Coast, FL is 26.0 miles from Palatka and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Palatka an affordable place to study elementary education?

Palatka’s median household income of $33,628 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Palatka while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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