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Story of the World

Well-Trained Mind Press · Classical
8.3/10Strong fit

Narrative, story-based world history rotation for elementary/middle grades.

Grades1–8Cost~$50/yrApproachClassicalWorldviewSecular
Research-based · publisher facts + 6 parent themes
How challenging4.0Low prep8.0 Compare
2Rank

Math Mammoth

Math Mammoth · Traditional
7.9/10Strong fit

A thorough, affordable, mastery-based math program that leans on clear written explanations.

Grades1–7Cost~$37–175/yrApproachTraditionalWorldviewSecular
Heads up: Text-heavy — light on hands-on manipulatives.
Research-based · publisher facts + 9 parent themes
How challenging8.0Low prep8.0 Compare
3Rank

Saxon Math

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt · Traditional
7.6/10Strong fit

A rigorous, incremental, spiral program with heavy review and a strong track record.

GradesK–12Cost~$30–130/yrApproachTraditionalWorldviewSecular
Heads up: Repetitive and can feel dry; early grades are teacher-intensive.
Research-based · publisher facts + 13 parent themes
How challenging8.0Low prep6.0 Compare
4Rank

Teaching Textbooks

Teaching Textbooks · Self-paced
7.6/10Strong fit

A self-grading, online math program that students complete largely on their own.

Grades3–12Cost~$43–67/yrApproachSelf-pacedWorldviewSecular
Heads up: Widely considered about a grade level behind in rigor.
Research-based · publisher facts + 13 parent themes
How challenging4.0Low prep10.0 Compare
5Rank

All About Spelling

All About Learning Press · Structured literacy
7.6/10Strong fit

Multisensory, rules-based spelling from the All About Reading publisher.

Grades1–8Cost~$60/yrApproachStructured literacyWorldviewSecular
Research-based · publisher facts + 7 parent themes
How challenging6.0Low prep6.0 Compare
6Rank

Build Your Library

Build Your Library · Charlotte Mason
7.6/10Strong fit

Secular, literature-rich Charlotte Mason-inspired all-in-one.

GradesK–12Cost~$100/yrApproachCharlotte MasonWorldviewSecular
Research-based · publisher facts + 4 parent themes
How challenging4.0Low prep6.0 Compare
7Rank

IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing)

Institute for Excellence in Writing · Classical
7.5/10Strong fit

A structured, incremental writing program (the Pudewa method) that works for reluctant writers.

Grades2–12Cost~$29–200/yrApproachClassicalWorldviewSecular
Heads up: Formulaic by design; can feel rigid; pricey.
Research-based · publisher facts + 6 parent themes
How challenging8.0Low prep6.0 Compare
8Rank

Math-U-See

Demme Learning · Traditional
7.5/10Strong fit

A manipulative-based, mastery approach that teaches one concept at a time with video instruction.

GradesK–12Cost~$43–145/yrApproachTraditionalWorldviewSecular
Heads up: Mastery sequence means topics like fractions come later than in other programs.
Research-based · publisher facts + 12 parent themes
How challenging6.0Low prep6.0 Compare
9Rank

CTCMath

CTCMath · Self-paced
7.4/10Good fit

Short, self-paced video math lessons, K–12, very low parent prep.

GradesK–12Cost~$120/yrApproachSelf-pacedWorldviewSecular
Research-based · publisher facts + 7 parent themes
How challenging6.0Low prep10.0 Compare
10Rank

Time4Learning

Time4Learning · Self-paced
7.1/10Good fit

A flexible, online, automatically graded all-in-one curriculum.

GradesPreK–12Cost~$20–35/yrApproachSelf-pacedWorldviewSecular
Heads up: Not rigorous or advanced enough to be the sole curriculum for some families.
Research-based · publisher facts + 8 parent themes
How challenging4.0Low prep10.0 Compare
11Rank

Blossom & Root

Blossom & Root · Unit study
7.1/10Good fit

Secular, nature-and-arts-rich, gentle all-in-one curriculum.

GradesK–8Cost~$150/yrApproachUnit studyWorldviewSecular
Research-based · publisher facts + 5 parent themes
How challenging4.0Low prep6.0 Compare
12Rank

Mr. D Math

Mr. D Math · Self-paced
7.1/10Good fit

Video-based middle/high-school math with a self-paced format.

Grades5–12Cost~$200/yrApproachSelf-pacedWorldviewSecular
Research-based · publisher facts + 6 parent themes
How challenging6.0Low prep10.0 Compare
13Rank

Real Science Odyssey

Pandia Press · Traditional
7.1/10Good fit

Secular, hands-on science with a clear evidence-based approach.

GradesK–8Cost~$80/yrApproachTraditionalWorldviewSecular
Research-based · publisher facts + 5 parent themes
How challenging6.0Low prep6.0 Compare
14Rank

Elemental Science

Elemental Science · Classical
6.7/10Good fit

Classical, secular science following the four-year rotation.

GradesK–8Cost~$60/yrApproachClassicalWorldviewSecular
Research-based · publisher facts + 4 parent themes
How challenging6.0Low prep6.0 Compare
15Rank

Life of Fred

Polka Dot Publishing · Traditional
6.3/10Good fit

Story-based math told through the adventures of a character named Fred.

Grades1–12Cost~$80/yrApproachTraditionalWorldviewSecular
Research-based · publisher facts + 5 parent themes
How challenging6.0Low prep8.0 Compare
16Rank

Power Homeschool (Acellus)

Acellus · Self-paced
6.1/10Good fit

Video-based, self-paced full-curriculum platform across subjects.

GradesK–12Cost~$300/yrApproachSelf-pacedWorldviewSecular
Research-based · publisher facts + 5 parent themes
How challenging6.0Low prep10.0 Compare
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