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Need More Help?Top Online Elementary School Programs for Your Child
An exciting alternative to traditional public elementary school is just a click away. Learn how K12’s innovative curriculum and supportive community make switching to a tuition-free online elementary school easy.
How Online Elementary School Works
Like traditional public school, online public elementary school is tuition-free.
Self-Paced Learning
Students learn through a mix of scheduled, mandatory live classes and self-paced study. Support your student’s personalized learning by modifying the rest of the day’s activities to suit their strengths and needs.
At select K12-powered schools, families can choose a Flex program, a unique learning experience that gives students more control over their schedule.
Engaging Courses
Elementary students learn best through hands-on exploration and play. Through an online elementary school, students can enjoy a blend of virtual and physical learning experiences that cater to their curiosity and love for discovery, all at their own pace. K12 incorporates fun games, clubs, activities, and offline assignments to spark interest and curiosity, all while reinforcing key concepts.
Certified Teachers
Want your student to feel inspired and engaged at school? Compassionate teachers make a big difference. As leaders in elementary schools online, we ensure talented teachers have access to advanced resources, helping them connect with and motivate students. All K12 instructors are supportive, state-certified, and trained in the most innovative online teaching methods.
The K12 Elementary School Experience
Some kids need extra support to keep pace, while others thrive with flexibility and advanced-level assignments. With access to local and nationwide resources, your child will receive an excellent, personalized education from an early age.
Courses That Inspire Learning
Treat your child to a variety of learning methods — live instruction, independent reading, lively group discussion, multimedia, and experience. Open doors with a solid foundation in STEM, along with opportunities to pursue art, music, world languages, and choice electives.
A More Flexible Way to Learn
At select K12-powered schools, families can choose a Flex program, a unique learning experience that gives students more control over their schedule. With Flex, students engage with lessons on their own time while teachers track progress, offer support, and ensure academic standards are met.
Social Connection
Students participate in group activities, field trips, and social mixers that make school fun. With 50+ local and national online clubs, the possibilities are endless — and far beyond what typical public schools provide.
The Average Family Time Commitment
Elementary School Parents
Parents or other designated adults serve as Learning Coaches to support a student’s online education journey at home. In this role, you partner with teachers to help your child succeed.
– Be very hands-on and available during most of the school day
– Make sure your student attends all their live classes
– Organize course materials and help your child build core skills
– Lead engaging offline activities, like trips to the museum or zoo
Students
K12-powered online school has the same time commitment as conventional brick-and-mortar schools. Learners may spend anywhere from 30-40% (grades K-2) to 50-60% (grades 3-5) of their time online.
– Participate in live online classes
– Work independently
– Complete offline assignments
Elementary School Parents
Parents or other designated adults serve as Learning Coaches to support a student’s online education journey at home. In this role, you partner with teachers to help your child succeed.
– Be very hands-on and available during most of the school day
– Make sure your student attends all their live classes
– Organize course materials and help your child build core skills
– Lead engaging offline activities, like trips to the museum or zoo
Students
K12-powered online school has the same time commitment as conventional brick-and-mortar schools. Learners may spend anywhere from 30-40% (grades K-2) to 50-60% (grades 3-5) of their time online.
– Participate in live online classes
– Work independently
– Complete offline assignments
A Day in the Life of an Online Elementary School Student
Set your own schedule and get a tailored learning experience as unique as your student. Discover K12 through the eyes of students and parents.
Kindergarten
Demonty
Demonty stays on track at school with a personalized approach to learning and great teachers who work with his mom.
2nd Grade
Peter
Peter works ahead at school with attention from certified teachers and the flexibility to finish lessons at his own fast pace.
1st Grade
Micah
Micah can focus on live classes with family support and a flexible schedule that can include nature hikes or the trampoline park.
FAQs for Online Public Elementary Schools
K12-powered online public schools are tuition-free and available in most states.
Students will need either a Windows or Mac computer with an internet connection to learn online. Some K12-powered online public schools will loan computer equipment to students for the duration of their enrollment.
Course materials are also shipped directly to your home. Families may need to provide basic school supplies, a printer, paper, and printer ink.
Yes. You need either a Windows or Mac computer with an internet connection. Required software programs can be downloaded for free. Most courses have audio, so speakers or headphones are required. World language courses require both speakers and microphones.
Some K12-powered public schools provide a school-issued laptop for student use. Availability varies by school. When exploring schools, look for the “Computer supplied” under At a Glance. You can also contact the school directly to learn what technology and materials are available to students.
K12 is a Cognia-accredited corporation and meets the highest standards of educational management. Cognia is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing excellence in education worldwide through accreditation, research, and professional services.
Cognia-accredited organizations share a unified, clear, and powerful accreditation process designed to help schools continuously improve.
Additionally, many K12-powered schools are accredited by a wide variety of respected accreditation bodies, including:
- Northwest Accreditation Commission
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- NCA Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
I’m Ready to Find an Elementary School Near Me
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