Parent-run groups and nonprofit communities that meet weekly for classes. Most expect parents to help.
Price: see siteFaith-based
Area: 520 Herndon Pkwy., Suite D, Herndon, Virginia (serves Northern Virginia and the D.C. area)
A university-style campus with core, enrichment, elective and high school classes. It lists 200+ classes each quarter in science, technology, robotics, coding, math, English, languages, history, art, acting, music, fitness and cooking. Classes are taught by subject experts. It also has clubs, a field day and events.
- Ages: Pre-K through 12th grade
- Cost: See site. Classes are priced a la carte.
- Faith: Families of many beliefs. It is not a faith-based program.
- When: Open Monday–Friday. Most classes meet once a week. Four quarters (30 weeks). Quarter 2 begins Oct. 26, 2026, and Quarter 3 begins Jan. 18, 2027.
Price: see site
Area: Northern Virginia and the Greater D.C. area
A homeschool community with community learning adventures (field trips), a parent-led learning cooperative, drop-off learning series, and family events. New families start with an information session, then pre-register and attend an onboarding meeting.
- Ages: See site. Each program lists its age range.
- Cost: Membership fees vary by program, and fees are shared before you register. See site.
- Faith: Not stated by the group
- When: Varies by program.
Price listedFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Reston Bible Church, 45654 Oakbrook Ct., Dulles, Virginia
A parent-run co-op for Christian families with 50–60 students and about 20 classes. Each member serves at least 40 hours a year.
- Ages: Junior high and senior high
- Cost: $150 per class plus lab or material fees, and a $100 registration fee per student. Teaching parents get discounts.
- Faith: Evangelical Christian.
- When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, late August to early May (two 16-week semesters).
⚠️ New families must attend a pre-registration information session, which its page says were held in spring 2026. Ask whether you can join for next year.
Price listedFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Redeeming Grace Church, Fairfax, Virginia
A parent-served hybrid of academic and enrichment classes. It is not drop-off. One parent from each family serves, and students take at least two classes.
- Ages: Kindergarten through 12th grade
- Cost: Student registration about $175 a year, about $75 for new-family applications, and class fees of $10–$225.
- Faith: Christian. Families affirm the church's statement of faith.
- When: Thursdays for K–12 classes, and Tuesdays for middle and high school classes, 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
⚠️ Membership or a sponsoring family is required. Its 2026–27 applications and registration have closed. Ask about next year.
Price: see siteFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Waterford, Loudoun County, Virginia
A hybrid co-op with strong academics, an entrepreneurship focus, and dual enrollment toward an associate degree in the upper grades.
- Ages: Hybrid program (9th grade added for 2026–27)
- Cost: See site.
- Faith: Christian.
- When: See site.
⚠️ Its page says 2026–27 applications are open only for 9th grade and all other grades are full.