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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Pleasant Prairie, WI (2026)
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $38,750 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. Pleasant Prairie has a population of about 21,515. Median household income is $103,903 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kenosha, WI metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $62,540 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Pleasant Prairie
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Pleasant Prairie, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pleasant Prairie 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 Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie is part of the Kenosha, WI metro area (BLS area code 28450). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,530 | Kenosha, WI | $59,871 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,560 | Kenosha, WI | $59,901 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $62,540 | Kenosha, WI | $61,860 |
| Teaching Assistant | $36,940 | Kenosha, WI | $36,538 |
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.
Pleasant Prairie at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,515 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $103,903 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Pleasant Prairie-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Kenosha, WI – 4.2 mi away (124,580 pop)
- Zion, IL – 5.0 mi away (24,029 pop)
- Waukegan, IL – 10.9 mi away (88,182 pop)
- Gurnee, IL – 11.1 mi away (30,957 pop)
- Mount Pleasant, WI – 12.9 mi away (26,360 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Pleasant Prairie, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Pleasant Prairie. The closest is Carthage College in Kenosha, WI (7.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marquette University (35.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Pleasant Prairie?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Pleasant Prairie are: Secondary School Teacher ($62,540), Middle School Teacher ($60,560), Elementary School Teacher ($60,530). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Kenosha instead of Pleasant Prairie?
Kenosha, WI is 4.2 miles from Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie an affordable place to study elementary education?
Pleasant Prairie’s median household income of $103,903 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pleasant Prairie while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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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