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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Freeport, NY (2026)
Freeport, New York has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs. Freeport has a population of about 44,102. Median household income is $118,755 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $100,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Freeport
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Freeport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Freeport city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No school data available.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Freeport
Freeport is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $96,900 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $86,057 |
| Middle School Teacher | $96,500 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $85,702 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $100,800 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $89,520 |
| Teaching Assistant | $38,890 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $34,538 |
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.
Freeport at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,102 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $118,755 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Freeport-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Rockville Centre, NY – 2.9 mi away (24,571 pop)
- Hempstead, NY – 4.1 mi away (55,555 pop)
- Garden City, NY – 6.1 mi away (22,545 pop)
- Long Beach, NY – 6.1 mi away (33,717 pop)
- Valley Stream, NY – 6.3 mi away (37,673 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Freeport, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Freeport. The closest is Molloy University in Rockville Centre, NY (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New York Institute of Technology (10.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Freeport?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Freeport are: Secondary School Teacher ($100,800), Elementary School Teacher ($96,900), Middle School Teacher ($96,500). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Rockville Centre instead of Freeport?
Rockville Centre, NY is 2.9 miles from Freeport 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 Freeport an affordable place to study elementary education?
Freeport’s median household income of $118,755 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Freeport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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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