Homeschooling is a growing option for families as a choice for education along with public, private, and charter schools. Here in Albuquerque, homeschool resources have grown, and there are many options for classes or support groups available for families who choose to homeschool.
Organizations and Co-ops
1 2 3 Super Empowered
1 2 3 Super Empowered! is the first early childhood program to begin at birth, delivering value and results over time. It evolves into a language and mathematics-infused program for toddlers and preschoolers, accommodating all individual education plans.
ABQ Homeschool Connection
ABQ Homeschool Connection believes that students of all ages learn best and most meaningfully when they follow their personal interests, passions, and curiosity. They offer a variety of clubs, classes, and groups. Their classes are designed to offer opportunities that invite learners to explore, discover, and do.
ABQ Secular Homeschool Collaborative
This strictly secular collaborative covers a wide range of subjects/interests: Spanish, essay writing, music, and much more. Journalism students hone their craft by writing articles, taking pictures, conducting interviews, and professionally laying out a monthly newsletter. Theater students take part in a theater program that rehearses for 16 weeks and performs a full production each semester. Applications are being accepted for the 2025/2026 school year. Learn more and apply at abqshc.com.
Bernalillo County Community Centers
Different community centers throughout Bernalillo County offer a variety of homeschool classes. Check out their website for offerings and to find a location close to you!
CAPE
Christian Association of Parent Educators-New Mexico (CAPE-NM) is led by a board of couples. CAPE serves homeschool families, parents, and married couples. The convention offers encouragement for parents and marriages and is not exclusive to homeschooling. They also put on various activities throughout the year and throughout the state. Christian Association of Parent Educators or CAPE-NM is dedicated to protecting parents’ rights, informing, encouraging, and supporting homeschooling families in New Mexico. They believe that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right.
Contact Information: i[email protected]
Explora
At Explora’s Home School Explorations, home school students in grades K-8 will enjoy a semester of weekly experiential science, technology, and art programs.
The Education Resource Center
The Education Resource Center offers homeschool families a curriculum library and network of homeschool events. It’s located at 12202 Comanche and is open every Friday from August through May from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center provides:
Lending library: check out curriculum, books, and materials for your homeschool.
Community resources: subscribe to the email list to find out about current homeschool services and events.
Help and Support: volunteers are available to answer questions and provide support for homeschoolers.
Learn more or subscribe at ercabq.org
The Integrated Co-op
A classical + Charlotte Mason co-op for K-12th grade that integrates subjects into the time period of study (2025/2026 is ancient history).
K-3rd: read aloud, nature study and scientific discoveries, history, fine arts
4th-6th: writing, grammar, math, book club
7th-8th: adds on Spanish, science or geography fair, pre-logic, Greek/Latin roots
9-12th: adds on labs, logic and/or persuasion, year-long projects, and economics
Classes are held on Mondays at Trinity at the Marketplace at 2520 Chama St NE for 15 weeks each semester. Supply fees range from $250 – $300 for the year for each program. The fall semester of 2025 is open. Registration for returning families is March 1, and for new families, April 1.
PLANT
Parent Led Academic Network Team, Inc. (PLANT, Inc.) is led by Executive Director Mona K. Koerner. Currently, they meet at Sandia Baptist Church and Redemption Hill Church (and other locations as necessary).
They encourage members of the community to invest in school-age children by creating independent learning environments taught from a Biblical Worldview. PLANT provides a website and registration system where home educators can find teachers, tutors, coaches, and mentors to support their child’s education. They also have a resource directory and provide scholarships to help families afford independent classes offered through this network.
Nature Niños
Nature Niños’ trusted, professional team offers many free and low-cost opportunities for kids and families, including summer camp, day programs, family hikes, and events throughout the year. They spend time introducing youth to their eco-identity through the visual arts, music, theater, spoken word, and other mediums while encouraging their creativity and personal expression.
NMPED Resource Center
The Student Service Center provides information about transferring a student out of an APS school in order to establish a home school site.
R2C2
R2C2 is a Christian co-op that is parent-led for kids birth through 12th grade. Classes meet for 14 weeks in each the fall and spring. They meet at Calvary Church in Rio Rancho on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Members have access to weekly classes, the Facebook page, a lending library, an email newsletter, field trips, parties, and mom’s night out.
For each semester, there is currently a $15 family fee, a $10 student fee for potty trained 3 year olds and up, a $4 student fee for the nursery, and a $3 insurance fee for each student. Occasionally, there is an additional book or supply fee for classes 6th grade and up.
They also offer a Group Membership that gives you all the benefits of the co-op with the exception of the weekly classes. There is a flat fee of $15 per family for the semester for the group.
Contact Information: Francine Meeks at [email protected] or FB messenger
RayKitty Creation Workshop
RayKitty Creation Workshop is an Informal Educational Project designed to create an environment that translates science concepts in a way that creates a spark of interest the students can foster in any path life may take them.
Art and Sports
Albuquerque Homes School Athletic Association
AHSA is a Christian homeschool sports organization providing opportunities for homeschool students to participate in competitive athletics at the middle (ages 10 to 14) and high school levels (ages 14 to 18) in the Albuquerque area. AHSA offers a multitude of sports, including flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, cross country, and track and field.
Rio Rancho Parks and Recreation
The city of Rio Rancho offers various PE classes, including archery for homeschoolers ages 6 to 15. To access class offerings, check out their website.
Sandia Youth Homeschool Choir
Sandia Youth Homeschool Choir is directed by Christina Harolds. SYHC is a choir for homeschool students from all across New Mexico, ages 6 to 18. They meet in Rio Rancho.
Contact Information: [email protected]
Sightline Integrated Arts
Sightline Integrated Arts is a homeschool enrichment program that interconnects the core subjects with the arts. It was founded by homeschool parents who saw a need for in-person classes that integrate learning, making learning easier and engaging. Students ages 7-18 meet on Tuesdays in Albuquerque to learn the core subjects of literature, science, history, and math through the lens of the arts. History is also woven into all their art classes, and they offer theater, music, and art.
Contact Information: Diana Turner at [email protected].
We hope these homeschool resources are helpful to you! Are there any other great resources in ABQ that you love?
Original article by Kristin Overman. Updated by Sharon Scott in 2025.
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