Saint Marys, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $15,100 to $26,995 per year for indexed programs. Saint Marys has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $67,271 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $75,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Saint Marys
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Saint Marys, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Saint Marys city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Saint Marys.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,361
Avg net price
$10,945/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,009
Avg net price
$26,054/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 42%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,236
Avg net price
$15,267/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,716
Avg net price
$18,499/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,674
Avg net price
$11,898/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,757
Avg net price
$12,019/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,140
Avg net price
$20,686/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,354
Avg net price
$23,847/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 56
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Saint Marys
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide) |
|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $72,290 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,780 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $75,480 |
| Teaching Assistant | $28,770 |
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.
Saint Marys at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 18,805 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,271 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Saint Marys-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Fernandina Beach, FL – 9.9 mi away (27,371 pop)
- Brunswick, GA – 27.5 mi away (54,213 pop)
- Jacksonville, FL – 30.0 mi away (1,141,459 pop)
- Jacksonville Beach, FL – 34.5 mi away (23,387 pop)
- Waycross, GA – 56.1 mi away (24,741 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Saint Marys, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Saint Marys. The closest is Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL (28.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Gateway College (72.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles in Georgia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles in Georgia are: Secondary School Teacher ($75,480), Elementary School Teacher ($72,290), Middle School Teacher ($64,780). Wages for Saint Marys workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Fernandina Beach instead of Saint Marys?
Fernandina Beach, FL is 9.9 miles from Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys an affordable place to study elementary education?
Saint Marys’s median household income of $67,271 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Marys while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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: July 30, 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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