Parent-run groups and nonprofit communities that meet weekly for classes. Most expect parents to help.
Price listedFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Two groups: Desert Willow (south of Irvington) and Ironwood (north of Irvington)
A cooperative of up to 32 homeschool families, using principles from A Thomas Jefferson Education. Families meet weekly for Scholar Projects and Junior School classes, with parent meetings, field trips and park meet-ups.
- Ages: All ages, babies to grandparents
- Cost: About $100 per family per semester for the facility, $25 per family per semester admin, $11 per person per year for insurance, plus class fees ($35–$45 for Scholar Projects, $5–$25 for Junior School classes).
- Faith: Not affiliated with a specific religion. Its worldview is Judeo-Christian, the weekly devotional begins with a prayer, and it says families of any or no faith are welcome.
- When: Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Parents stay all day and are asked to lead a class, help and clean.
⚠️ The FAQ describes fall 2024 semester dates and says fees are approximate. Cost lines come from the FAQ. The county library lists a $136+ semester membership fee. Ask the group whether spots are open, since it caps at 32 families.
Price listedFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Tucson and surrounding area. Monthly meetings at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park.
A Catholic homeschool support group with field trips, PE, teen activities, fine arts performances and celebrations of the liturgical year.
- Ages: Co-op classes for grades 3–12, plus a preschool play group
- Cost: $30 annual membership fee, per the county library directory.
- Faith: Catholic
- When: Monthly meeting on the second Friday at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park (9:30 a.m. in school months).
⚠️ The group's own page says clubs and co-ops "come and go" with member interest. Ask whether a class co-op is running this year.
Price listed
Area: Northwest Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana and Catalina
An independent, inclusive support group with PE, field games, co-op classes, clubs, field trips and 4-H.
- Ages: Not listed
- Cost: $10 annual membership fee.
- Faith: Secular and inclusive.
- When: Year-round activities. No set class day is posted in the county listings.
Price: see siteFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: 7570 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson
A nonprofit ministry offering hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) instruction in a flexible setting.
- Ages: Not listed
- Cost: Not listed on the county pages.
- Faith: Christian ("Christ-centered environment").
- When: Not listed on the county pages.
⚠️ The county pages list only the description and address. Class days, ages and cost need to be confirmed with the group.