United States · Teacher certification testWhich Colorado Praxis test does each endorsement use?
| Endorsement | Praxis test (score) |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 (159) and elementary math 5903 (157) |
| Early Childhood Education (ages 0-8) | 5534 (163), or Education of Young Children 5024 (160) until August 31, 2031; plus 5205 (159) |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 5534 (163) or 5024 (160), 5205 (159) and 5692 (159) |
| Special Education Generalist (ages 5-21) | 5355 (145), or 5354 (151) until August 31, 2029; 5903 (157); 5205 (159) |
| English Language Arts (6-12) | 5038 (167) |
| Middle School Math (6-8) | 5164 (157) |
| Secondary Math (6-12) | 5165 (159) |
| Science (6-12) | General Science 5436 (141) |
| Social Studies (6-12) | 5581 (153), or 5081 (150) until August 31, 2030 |
The page shows no overall date; the dates are on individual rows. The Special Education Generalist’s 5903 may be waived if you hold a Colorado elementary endorsement. For the initial principal license, Colorado lists 5412 (146).
Scores, the READ Act and Praxis Bridge
If you test in Colorado with a Colorado profile address, scores go to the department automatically; otherwise choose code 7040. Current K-3 teachers testing for the READ Act choose code 7041 instead.
ETS lists Colorado Praxis Bridge titles including 5901 (from February 1, 2025), 5355 and 5205 (from September 1, 2025), and 5165, 5164 and 5581 (from April 1, 2026), with retroactive windows.
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Sources: Colorado Department of Education, ETS and 2 more. Checked October 2026.
- Colorado Department of Education: Teacher endorsement requirements ↗
- Colorado Department of Education: Principal licensure ↗
- ETS: Colorado state requirements ↗
- ETS: About Praxis Bridge ↗
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