Could people read in Elizabethan times?

Yes, many people could read in Elizabethan times. Although education was not as widespread as it is today, there were a number of ways that people could learn to read. Some people went to school, while others learned from their parents or other relatives. There were also a number of books available that could teach people how to read. In addition, many churches offered literacy classes. As a result, it is estimated that about 60% of men and 30% of women in Elizabethan England could read.