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Best secular all-in-one homeschool curriculum

Secular all-in-one programs have grown fast, from literature-based guides you pair with library books to online platforms that teach every subject.

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

What matters for secular families

Several popular secular all-in-ones don't include math. Plan to add your own math program, or pick one that includes it.

Literature-based secular programs often use library books, which keeps costs low but means more planning to gather them.

Online platforms cover every subject with little parent prep, but add screen time.

Our top 6 for secular families

1. Blossom & Root

   Secular, nature-based living-books curriculum for PreK-7th; math not included

   • No religious content
   • Watch for: no math past kindergarten – buy your own
   Grades PreK–7thCharlotte Mason/Waldorf-inspired: nature study, living books, narration and art across subjectsCost: Unknown

2. Power Homeschool

   Self-paced Acellus video courses, PreK-12th; parent is the teacher of record

   • No religious content; evolution taught as mainstream science
   • Watch for: content-quality complaints (dated/insensitive material in places)
   Grades PreK–12thOnline curriculum: short video lessons from Acellus teachers with adaptive practice and quizzesCost: $1,188: $99 a month per student (about $1,188 over 12 months; $79 a month with a scholarship) for up to 6 courses at once

3. Build Your Library

   Secular, literature-based history/science curriculum you build from a booklist

   • No religious content
   • Watch for: composition/writing instruction is thin
   Grades K–12thLiterature-based: living books drive history, science and language arts (Charlotte Mason-style)Cost: $39.95: Level 3 lesson-plan guide (36 weeks); book list is separate, most titles are available at the library

4. Time4Learning

   All-subjects online subscription curriculum, PreK-12th, with auto-grading and games

   • No religious content
   • Watch for: can't grade writing – parent still teaches composition
   Grades PreK–12thOnline curriculum: animated/interactive video lessons with built-in quizzes and auto-gradingCost: $479: $39.95 a month for the first student (about $479 over 12 months), every subject

5. BookShark

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

   • No religious content
   • 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

6. Torchlight Curriculum

   Secular, literature-based curriculum with a humanist, critical-thinking bent

   • No religious content
   • Watch for: explicit secular humanist worldview, not neutral
   Grades PreK–5thLiterature-based, eclectic: Socratic discussion, hands-on projects and multi-sensory learningCost: $47: Level 3 PDF guide (36 weeks); book list and math are separate, many titles available at the library

Questions parents ask

Is there a secular all-in-one homeschool curriculum?

Yes. The programs above have no religious content, and they range from literature-based guides to fully online platforms.

Do secular all-in-ones include math?

Some do and some don't. Each program above is labeled, and the quiz lets you choose.

Are secular all-in-ones cheaper?

Often. Several are low-cost PDF guides that rely on library books, though online subscriptions cost more.

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.