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Best online homeschool math curriculum

An online program teaches, checks and grades the lesson itself, so a parent isn't required to sit through every problem. These are the fully online options we cover.

Updated September 2026 · 31 programs compared · rankings from our published scoring rules

What matters for online learning

Grading happens automatically. Most online programs check work instantly and keep a record you can review, which saves real time over hand-grading a workbook.

A real person may still teach the lesson. Some online programs are just video with auto-grading; others, like Mr. D Math, put a live or recorded teacher in front of every lesson with office hours for questions.

Try before you commit. Nearly every online program offers a free trial period, which is worth using since screen-based teaching suits some kids much better than others.

Our top 6 for online learning

1. Teaching Textbooks

   Self-paced online lessons that teach, check and grade every problem

   • Runs online
   • Watch for: runs about a grade behind
   Grades 3–12 (Math 3 to Pre-Calc)Screen-based, independentCost: $48.95 per student for a 12-month enrollment (Math 3); other levels priced separatelyFree placement tests →

2. CTCMath

   Short online video lessons, K through Calculus, on one family subscription

   • Runs online
   • Watch for: screen-based all the way
   Grades K–12Online video, masteryCost: $257 a year for one student ($39.90 a month); $397 a year for a family membershipDiagnostic tests in the free trial →

3. Khan Academy

   Free, self-paced video lessons and practice from early math through calculus

   • Runs online
   • Watch for: not a complete curriculum on its own
   Grades K–12Online, self-pacedCost: FreeCourse challenge →

4. Mr. D Math

   Teacher-led video courses from Pre-Algebra prep to Calculus, self-paced or with live weekly classes

   • Runs online
   • Watch for: live classes are expensive
   Grades 5–12 (Pre-Algebra prep to Calculus)Video and live classesCost: $247 per course, self-paced, with 15 months' access (Pre-Algebra)Course guide →

5. UnLock Math

   Short animated video lessons and adaptive practice, Foundations through Pre-Calculus

   • Runs online
   • Watch for: pricier than some online options
   Grades 6–12 (Foundations to Pre-Calc)Online video, masteryCost: $299 a year (or $29.90 a month) for one student; $14.95 a month for each additional studentFree readiness tests →

6. Power Homeschool (Acellus)

   Self-paced video courses in every subject, PreK–12, graded automatically

   • Runs online
   • Watch for: kids get stuck with little help
   Grades PreK–12Online video, masteryCost: Price covers all subjects: $99 a month per student (about $1,188 over 12 months; $79 a month with a scholarship) for up to 6 courses at once in any subject. Math isn't sold separatelyPlacement exams after you enroll →

Questions parents ask

Is online math as good as a textbook program?

It can be, for the right child. Online programs are strong on instant feedback and consistent grading; some parents miss the paper trail and the chance to watch their child work through a problem by hand.

Do online math programs work without good internet?

Most need a steady connection to stream video and save progress. A few offer downloadable lessons for spotty connections; check each program's requirements before relying on it somewhere without reliable Wi-Fi.

Can I see what my child is doing in an online math program?

Yes. Nearly all of them give parents a dashboard showing lessons completed, scores and time spent, so you can check in without sitting through every lesson.

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.