The best unofficial prep for the GACE.

Each testlet in the GACE Elementary Education (P-5) test costs $34. If you take all five testlets at one time, you’ll pay $169, which is a savings of $1. The Application of the Science of Reading test costs $90.

Admission to the GACE requires you to present one type of valid, government-issued picture ID. There is a list of ID requirements specific to the GACE on its website.

Since the GACE Elementary Education is made up of testlets (not all of the GACE tests are), you must achieve a total score of 220 or more to pass. Additionally, you must also take all of the testlets and score a certain number on each of them. This is called the “floor” for each testlet. The floor is described as a score signifying that you have “some knowledge” of that testing area. In fact, all of the passing scores simply indicate that you are ready to begin teaching at that level, not that you are an expert in the field.

Scoring for the Application of the Science of Reading test ranges from 100 to 300. You must achieve a score of between 220 and 249 to be certified at the induction level, with the possibility of upgrading to the professional level later. If you score between 250 and 300 on the test, however, you will be certified at the professional level.

While a slight overall decline in the number of elementary teaching positions is predicted over the next 10 years, there will still be many positions available. There tend to be more in certain fields, such as math and science. Furthermore, some areas of the country have a greater need than others, and there will always be the need to replace existing staff as they retire or move on.

The GACE may only be taken by candidates for teaching certification in Georgia. There is a multi-step process to confirm eligibility and register for any GACE test. You must establish a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (myPSC) account and then a GACE account before you can register. Directions for doing all of this can be found in the [webinar video}(https://www.gace.es.pearson.com/webinar) called “How to Register for a GACE Assessment.”

To be certified to teach in the state of Georgia, you must have a passing score on the GACE assessment for your field of teaching. This score certifies that you have the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to successfully teach students.

Nationally, an elementary school teacher’s average salary in 2026 was between $53,000 and $58,000. Earnings in some states may be below or well above these figures, and the level of experience also contributes to some higher salaries.

GACE testing is available through Pearson Vue test centers in Georgia and possibly in other states and internationally. There is also the option of remote testing with a certified proctor in some areas.

The GACE Elementary Education (P-5) testing session for all five of the testlets is about four and a half hours in length, which includes a tutorial, the signing of a non-disclosure agreement, and one break. If you take fewer than five testlets in one session, you should plan on each testlet taking 45 minutes, except for the Mathematics testlet, which lasts 60 minutes.

The Application of the Science of Reading test lasts two hours and 15 minutes, in addition to the tutorial preceding it.