Parent-run groups and nonprofit communities that meet weekly for classes. Most expect parents to help.
Price: see site
Area: Richmond
A nonprofit co-op centered on the cultures, traditions and histories of Black, Brown and Indigenous communities. Its page says it is enrolling K–12 families and teachers, and families can sign up for a virtual information session.
- Ages: Kindergarten through 12th grade
- Cost: See site.
- Faith: Not stated by the group
- When: See site. Its classes started after Labor Day.
Price listedFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Lighthouse Church, Richmond
A social, enrichment-only co-op with parent-taught classes such as art, science experiments and PE. It is not drop-off, and every parent volunteers. New families attend an information meeting and join a wait list.
- Ages: Ages 4 (as of Sept. 1) through high school
- Cost: $45 per student (ages 4–12) or $60 (13 and up) per semester, plus a $60 family administrative fee each semester. New families pay $50 for a background check.
- Faith: Christian-run. Attendees are asked to respect its Judeo-Christian beliefs.
- When: Monday afternoons, 1–4 p.m., 12-week semesters.
⚠️ Its page says new families are placed on a wait list and offered spots as they open.
Price listed⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Village Square Place, Midlothian
A drop-off program with small-group math and language arts support on the academic days, and STEM, creative arts and life skills on the enrichment days.
- Ages: Kindergarten through 9th grade
- Cost: Co-op enrichment (Tue/Thu, 9 a.m.–noon): $325 a month. One track (Mon/Wed academic or Tue/Thu enrichment): $500 a month. Both tracks: $800 a month. 10% credit for a second child.
- Faith: Not stated by the group
- When: Academic track Mondays and Wednesdays. Enrichment track Tuesdays and Thursdays. Both 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (co-op only ends at noon).
⚠️ Its page says all 2026–27 programs are at capacity. You can join the wait list.
Price: see siteFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Mechanicsville
A co-op that offers classes to supplement parent-directed education, with pre-school, elementary, and middle and high school learning groups.
- Ages: Preschool, elementary, and middle and high school groups
- Cost: See site.
- Faith: Christian.
- When: See site.
⚠️ Its page does not list days, prices or 2026–27 enrollment. Ask the group.