Choosing a curriculum
The best Christian and Catholic homeschool math curricula, compared
These programs are written from a Christian or Catholic point of view, from traditional textbooks to gentle, story-led courses. How much faith content sits inside the math itself varies a lot, so each entry says what to expect.
The short answer. 6 programs fit, listed alphabetically, not ranked. The best one is the one that fits your child's level and the way they learn, so find out where they are before you buy.
At a glance
| Curriculum | Grades | Style | Parent time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abeka Arithmetic and Math | Pre-K to 12 | Spiral review, Textbook | Plenty | Low cost |
| BJU Press Math | K to 12 | Textbook, Video lessons | Some | Higher price |
| Horizons Math | K to 6 | Spiral review | Some | Mid price |
| Math for Young Catholics | K to 5 | Textbook, Spiral review | Some | Low cost |
| Math Lessons for a Living Education | 1 to 6 | Charlotte Mason, Open and go | Some | Low cost |
| The Good and the Beautiful Math | K to 8 | Spiral review, Open and go | Some | Low cost |
The programs, one by one
Abeka Arithmetic and Math
Abeka · Math · grades Pre-K to 12 · Christian · parent time: Plenty
Teaching style: Spiral review, Textbook. Often chosen for: children who like structure.
- Drill builds fast fact recall
- Complete scripted plans
- Video option replicates a classroom
- Heavy workload and busywork
- Less emphasis on why procedures work
BJU Press Math
BJU Press · Math · grades K to 12 · Christian · parent time: Some
Teaching style: Textbook, Video lessons. Often chosen for: children who like structure, hands-on learners.
- Strong video teachers
- Conceptual explanations with manipulatives
- Full teacher editions
- Expensive with video
- Teacher editions are large and time-consuming
Horizons Math
Alpha Omega Publications · Math · grades K to 6 · Christian · parent time: Some
Teaching style: Spiral review. Often chosen for: visual learners, children who like structure.
- Colorful, busy pages
- Steady review keeps skills fresh
- Moves a little ahead of grade level
- Fast pace can overwhelm
- Teacher's guide needed to teach new topics
Math for Young Catholics
Seton Press · Math · grades K to 5 · Catholic · parent time: Some
Teaching style: Textbook, Spiral review. Often chosen for: children who like structure.
- Catholic content in an ordinary math workbook
- Inexpensive
- Answer keys included in most grades
- Plain traditional format
- Ends at grade 5, so families switch programs
Math Lessons for a Living Education
Master Books · Math · grades 1 to 6 · Christian · parent time: Some
Teaching style: Charlotte Mason, Open and go. Often chosen for: math anxiety.
- Gentle story-based lessons
- All-in-one book, little prep
- Fits Charlotte Mason families
- Reviewers often find it behind grade level
- Light on practice for some kids
The Good and the Beautiful Math
The Good and the Beautiful · Math · grades K to 8 · Christian · parent time: Some
Teaching style: Spiral review, Open and go. Often chosen for: visual learners.
- Bright, attractive pages
- Free PDFs lower the risk of trying
- Short, varied lessons
- Publisher itself says it is not an advanced curriculum
- Parent-led in early levels
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Questions parents ask
Which is the best christian math curricula?
There is no single best. The right program depends on your child's level, how they learn and how much time you have to teach. Start from where your child really is: a program that fits their level beats a better program at the wrong one.
How do I know which level to buy?
Use the publisher's placement test where there is one. If you are not sure where your child stands, an independent adaptive test such as Point of Progress (grades 3 to 10, about forty minutes at home) shows their level and the exact skills that need work before you choose.
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Test your child, $9.99 →or with the ten-week workbook, $19.99This page is Point of Progress's own research, compiled in November 2026 from publishers' websites, placement materials and parent reviews. Publishers update their products, levels, placement tests and prices from time to time, so please verify all information with the provider before you buy. Point of Progress is independent and is not affiliated with any publisher named here.