The Praxis scores for Colorado range from 130 to 167 based on the subject test.
See what the Colorado Praxis passing scores are for each required subject and how they influence your licensure in Colorado.
What is a passing score on the Praxis in Colorado?
Colorado Praxis passing score is the minimum Praxis score you need for teaching license in Colorado.
This license is in your subject area(s).
New teachers are to start with Praxis Core for initial teacher certification.
- SEE THE PRAXIS CORE PASSING SCORES FOR COLORADO

What are the Colorado Praxis passing scores for full licensure?
The Colorado State Board of Education (CSBE) Praxis scores for your subject licence are as follows.
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Arts and music
| ART: CONTENT ANALYSIS (5135) | 158 |
| MUSIC: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5113) | 161 |
Audiology and Speech-Language pathology
| AUDIOLOGY (5343) | 162 |
| SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (5331) | 162 |
Career and technical education
| AGRICULTURE (5701) | 147 |
| BUSINESS EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5101) | 154 |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (5123) | 151 |
| MARKETING EDUCATION (5561) | 157 |
| TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION (5053) | 157 |
Early childhood education
| EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (5024) | 160 |
Elementary education
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: THREE SUBJECT BUNDLE—MATHEMATICS (5903) | 157 |
Health and physical education
| HEALTH EDUCATION (5551) | 155 |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5091) | 148 |
Professional and leadership roles
| EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP: ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION (5412) | 146 |
| SCHOOL COUNSELOR (5422) | 159 |
| SCHOOL LIBARIAN (5312) | 154 |
| SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (5403) | 155 |
| SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ASSESSMENT (SSA) (6991) | 162 |
Reading and literacy
| TEACHING READING: ELEMENTARY (5205) | 159 |
Special education
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD / EARLY INTERVENTION (5692) | 159 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: EDUCATION OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS (5272) | 160 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE (5355) | 145 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (5282) | 163 |
Specialized areas
| GIFTED EDUCATION (5358) | 157 |
Subject assessments
| CHEMISTRY (5246) | |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE (5652) | 149 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5038) | 167 |
| ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (5362) | 155 |
| GENERAL SCIENCE (5436) | 141 |
| MATHEMATICS (5165) | 159 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS (5164) | 157 |
| SOCIAL STUDIES (5581) | 153 |
| SPEECH COMMUNICATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5221) | 146 |
| THEATRE (5641) | 153 |
World languages
| CHINESE (MANDARIN): WORLD LANGUAGE (5665) | 164 |
| FRENCH: WORLD LANGUAGE (5174) | 162 |
| GERMAN: WORLD LANGUAGE (5183) | 163 |
| JAPANESE: WORLD LANGUAGE (5661) | 156 |
| LATIN (5601) | 152 |
| RUSSIAN: WORLD LANGUAGE (5671) | 130 |
| SPANISH: WORLD LANGUAGE (5195) | 163 |
Source: ETS website
FAQs on Colorado Praxis scores
Here are clear answers to some questions you may still have about Praxis scores for Colorado.
What are the passing scores for Praxis in Colorado?
Passing scores in Colorado vary by test, but most Praxis subjects require a minimum scaled score between 130 and 167.
Check the above table for each subject’s exact score.
If your subject is not on the list, Colorado does not yet require it.
How are Praxis scores calculated and reported?
Praxis tests are scored on a 100-200 scale, based on the number of correct responses.
Your unofficial score appears right after your test, while the official scores are posted on your ETS dashboard within 7-20 days afterwards.
What if I don’t meet the passing score in Colorado?
If you don’t meet the required score, you can retake the Praxis test after a 28-day waiting period.
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