Co-ops in the Lowcountry

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
— Nelson Mandela
  • Parent-led Co-ops

    These co-ops require parents to be present during meetings and might require some level of parent involvement.

    Root and Arrow - located in Holy Hill. This is a parent involved co-op that meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. They have activities for children under 15 years old and offer a variety of extracurricular classes.

    The Village Co-op - located in Summerville. This is a parent led co-op for grades K-6th.

    Koinonia Christian Homeschool Co-op - located in North Charleston. This is a Christian co-op that meets once a week. They offer classical/Charlotte Mason style electives to enrich your homeschool.

  • Drop off Co-ops

    Drop off co-ops offer classes led by paid or volunteer teachers, usually in a class setting.

    Sheep - located in Summerville and Moncks Corner. This is a christian drop-off co-op that meets on Thursdays in Summerville and Fridays in Moncks Corner. They offer a variety of classes from core classes to extracurricular.

    Kairos Christian Academy - located in West Ashley. Homeschool Co-op for grades 1-12. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays with classes ranging from core classes to extracurricular.

    Lowcountry Christian Co-op - located in West Ashley. This is a christian drop-off co-op that meets on Mondays. They offer a variety of classes from core classes to extracurricular.

    Oak & Sparrow Learning Lab - located in Goose Creek. This co-op is affiliated with At Home in the Lowcountry homeschool association. They offer enrichment classes and clubs. Classes are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

    Classeteria - located in West Ashley at the Calvary Lutheran Church. Educational classes and resources for homeschoolers taught mostly by teachers with some parent-led classes. They offer a variety of classes (including drop off for older students), a lending library, computer lab, and a lunch area. The majority of their classes are geared toward middle and high school students that can be counted as high school credits. They also have a growing elementary group.

    James Island Learning Coop - located on James Island. This is a drop off co-op. They are looking for about 10 families to stay connected and grow together through learning for the long haul. They prioritize free play and learning in nature. Meets Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 1:00.

    Heart Beatz Preschool Enrichment - locations on both James and Johns Island. Heart Beatz provides classes from 9am-1pm and 1 to 3 days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday) for ages 2-5 years old

  • Hybrid Co-op Programs

    Hybrid options allow your child to be taught once or twice a week (or more) in a school like setting and then assigned work is sent home for the child to complete.

    Highlands Latin Cottage School - Located in Summerville. This is a christian drop-off cottage school that meets on Tuesdays. They teach using the classical method and Memoria Press Curriculum.

    Veritas - located in Mount Pleasant and West Ashley. This is a christian drop-off co-op that meets one day a week as a compliment to your homeschool.

    Hart Academy - located on James Island. This is a christian cottage school.

    Classical Conversations - multiple locations throughout the lowcountry. They offer a christian classical approach to learning among like minded families. Parents are required to stay and participate with students.

    Seaside Cottage School - located in Mount Pleasant. This is christian drop off program that offers varies classes for homeschooling children in grades 1st - 12th. Check out their website for more information.

    Heart 2 Homeschool Cooperative - located in Mt. Pleasant. H2H strives to partner with Christian homeschooling families seeking a Charlotte Mason/Classical education style. Meets 3 days a week.

    Ryland’s Academy Homeschool Co-op - located in North Mt. Pleasant. They meet 3 days a week for a hybrid approach to homeschool with a classical christian philosophy.

    Acton Academy Charleston - located in West Ashley. They offer Montessori based classes for ages 5-8 from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm (T/W/TH). Classes run from mid-August to mid-June.

  • Micro-Schools

    A Home For School - located in Moncks Corner. This is a half day learning pod that meets 3 days a week as well as STEM classes on Wednesday. They offer classes for pre-k - 6th grade. Mrs. Spann also offers other educational resources on her website, including learning kits and homeschool consultations/lesson planning..

    The Success Center - located in Goose Creek. The Success Center offers tutoring services, as well as a micro-school for pre-k through 12th grade.

    Nurturing Wonders - located in Cane Bay. This is a nature based early-childhood program. They offer multiple schedule options.

    Scholastica Micro School - located in Mt. Pleasant. Offering enrichment, STEM/STEAM, and tutoring classes.

    Launch Prep Homeschool Hub - located in Moncks Corner. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 9am-1pm.

University Homeschools

Hope Scholars Academy - located in North Charleston. Hope Scholars Academy is a high school Christian program. They offer classroom learning on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30am-3:20pm with work at home days on Tuesdays and Fridays.

University School of the Lowcountry - located in Mt. Pleasant. They offer classes for grades 3rd-12th. Following a rigorous curriculum but focusing on building relationships and so learning outside the classroom.