The cost of homeschooling varies widely from family to family, and no single number fits everyone. The total comes from five categories, and their share differs by family.
Where the money goes
- Curriculum and subscriptions. Anything from free materials to full programs per child. Costs multiply with each child and each subject.
- Books, supplies, and labs. Science kits, art materials, and project supplies add up, especially in middle and high school.
- Activities. Sports, music lessons, co-op fees, and field trips are optional, and families differ most here.
- Testing and records. Some states require assessments or paid evaluations. Many require none.
- Technology. A reliable computer or tablet per learner, replaced every few years.
One cost never shows up on a receipt. A low subscription price can leave planning, assignments, grading, and records to the parent, so count those hours when you compare options, especially if they displace paid work or family time.
What we charge
Single Subject is $49 a month. School in a Box is $149 a month per child, with lower rates for siblings. Both include the teaching and school records.
School in a Box covers up to 12 active subjects, including custom courses. Both plans start with a 14-day trial. We grade everything your child submits as soon as they submit it, so grading never lands on you. Your family's activities and supplies are separate.
Separate monthly costs from occasional ones
At the full monthly rate, twelve paid months of Single Subject total $588; School in a Box totals $1,788 per child before any applicable additional-child discount. Those are subscription calculations, not estimates of the whole homeschool budget. A new device, a lab kit, or an annual activity fee belongs in a separate line so an expensive month does not surprise you.
Activities, supplies, and any required evaluations add to the subscription. Our homeschool cost guide breaks down the family rates and the other expenses to consider.
