Atoka, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $38,420 to $48,038 per year for indexed programs. Atoka has a population of about 10,237. Median household income is $86,922 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $62,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Atoka
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Atoka, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Atoka 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 Atoka.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,478
Avg net price
$9,854/yr
TuitionIn‑state$38,420
Out‑of‑state$38,420
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,990
Avg net price
$27,171/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,485
Avg net price
$21,574/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
60%
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,482
Avg net price
$12,595/yr
TuitionIn‑state$18,712
Out‑of‑state$18,712
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,924
Avg net price
$12,798/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,730
Avg net price
$15,796/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 52%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,541
Avg net price
$24,739/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$91,565
Avg net price
$15,846/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Atoka
Atoka is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,510 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $66,714 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,380 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $63,319 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $62,230 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $67,495 |
| Teaching Assistant | $29,330 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $31,811 |
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.
Atoka at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 10,237 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $86,922 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Atoka-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Bartlett, TN – 13.2 mi away (58,622 pop)
- Germantown, TN – 23.5 mi away (39,056 pop)
- Memphis, TN – 24.5 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
- Collierville, TN – 26.4 mi away (49,177 pop)
- West Memphis, AR – 29.8 mi away (25,284 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Atoka, TN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Atoka. The closest is Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN (23.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Union University (55.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Atoka?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Atoka are: Secondary School Teacher ($62,230), Elementary School Teacher ($61,510), Middle School Teacher ($58,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Bartlett instead of Atoka?
Bartlett, TN is 13.2 miles from Atoka 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 Atoka an affordable place to study elementary education?
Atoka’s median household income of $86,922 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atoka while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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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