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Best all-in-one homeschool curriculum for middle school

Middle school is when many families want a complete, structured program with math included, so a growing student can take on more independent work. These programs fit that.

Updated September 2026 · 25 programs compared · rankings from our published scoring rules

Every child is different. Add your children's grades, whether you want math included and your teaching time for a personal ranking.

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What matters for middle school

Look for a path into high school. Programs that continue through 12th grade make the transition easier.

Middle schoolers can manage their own checklists. Programs with clear daily plans help them take ownership.

Math matters more now. Check that the included math is at the right level before committing.

Our top 6 for middle school

  1. Timberdoodle

    Curated, hands-on STEM-leaning curriculum kits from multiple publishers, PreK-12th

    • Covers your grade (PreK–12th)
    • Math included (e.g. Math-U-See)
    • Curriculum Handbook lays out every resource day by day
    • Watch for: pricier than average, and each child needs their own kit
    Grades PreK–12thCurated hands-on/STEM kits: established curricula and manipulatives from multiple publishers, boxed by gradeCost: $533: Grade 3 Elite Kit, all subjects incl. math

  2. Sonlight

    Christian, literature-based all-subjects box built around daily read-alouds

    • Covers your grade (PreK–12th)
    • Math included in the package price
    • Scripted daily Instructor's Guides for every subject
    • Watch for: heavy daily read-aloud load
    Grades PreK–12thLiterature-based: history, Bible and read-alouds anchor every subjectCost: $1,128.65: Grade 3 (Level C) All-Subjects Package incl. Bible/history/literature, language arts, science and Math-U-See math, at Sonlight's 20% package discount

  3. BookShark

    Secular literature-based all-subjects box; Sonlight's sister company

    • Covers your grade (PreK–10th)
    • Math included in the package price
    • Scripted 4-day Instructor's Guides for every subject
    • Watch for: still a substantial daily reading/discussion load
    Grades PreK–10thLiterature-based: secular read-alouds and living books drive history & scienceCost: $962.78: Level D All-Subject Package (grades 3-5) incl. history, language arts, science and Math-U-See math, at BookShark's 20% package discount

  4. The Good and the Beautiful

    Christian literature-rich courses per subject, bought separately, not one boxed package

    • Covers your grade (PreK–8th)
    • Math included
    • Daily scripted lessons included for every subject
    • Watch for: no single grade-in-a-box — subjects are bought and shipped separately
    Grades PreK–8thChristian, literature-based: story-driven history/science plus scripted language arts and mathCost: $345: Grade 3 estimate — Math 3, Language Arts 3, History Year 1 set, and ~4 science units bought as separate courses

  5. Abeka

    Traditional Christian textbooks and worktexts with fully scripted daily lesson plans

    • Covers your grade (PreK–12th)
    • Math included
    • Full daily lesson plans in teacher editions for every subject
    • Watch for: worktext- and quiz-heavy; lots of rote memorization
    Grades PreK–12thTraditional: textbooks/worktexts, drill and memorization, conservative Christian worldviewCost: $569: Grade 3 Homeschool Child Full-Grade Kit, all subjects incl. math

  6. BJU Press Homeschool

    Traditional Christian textbooks and video lessons for every subject, grade by grade.

    • Covers your grade (PreK–12th)
    • Math included
    • Every subject fully scripted in teacher's editions
    • Watch for: teacher's editions are large and easy to under-use
    Grades PreK–12thTraditional textbooks/worktexts with explicit Christian worldview integrationCost: $1,044.60: BJU Press Complete Grade 4 homeschool kit, all subjects incl. math (25% off Christianbook.com list price; a Grade 3 kit was not listed at time of research, so nearest verified grade shown)

Questions parents ask

What's the best all-in-one curriculum for middle school?

It depends on style and faith. The programs above all include math and daily plans, which suit most middle schoolers.

Can a middle schooler do an all-in-one independently?

Many can, especially with online or workbook programs, with a parent checking in daily.

Do middle school all-in-ones include science labs?

Some include hands-on activities; others are book-based. Check each program's science approach.

How this list is made: each program is scored against the needs above using features documented in parent reviews and publisher materials (sources are listed in each program's profile). It's a starting point, not medical or educational advice.