This guide organizes homeschool co‑ops, learning communities, and alternative education programs across the Richmond region by location. Each listing includes core details—ages served, parent involvement, educational approach, meeting days, and website—so families can quickly identify options that fit their needs. Use the county sections to navigate opportunities in Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Colonial Heights, Manchester, and nearby areas.

📍 RICHMOND

Iron Village Prep (IVP)

• Location: Richmond
• Ages/Grades: K–8
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off
• Educational Approach: Student‑led, project‑based; Spanish & ASL
• Days: Mon–Fri or hybrid
• Website: ironvillageprep.org

Richmond Homeschool Collective

• Location: Richmond
• Ages/Grades: K–12
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off for 13+
• Educational Approach: Secular, progressive, LGBTQ‑affirming
• Days: Tue & Thu
• Website: rvahomeschoolcollective.org

Highlands Latin Cottage School – Richmond

• Location: Richmond
• Ages/Grades: K–6
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off
• Educational Approach: Classical Christian
• Days: Mon & Thu
• Website: highlandslatin.org/richmond

Little Owls RVA

• Location: Richmond (various parks)
• Ages/Grades: All ages (target 5–12)
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent‑attended
• Educational Approach: Outdoor, nature‑based, neurodivergent‑friendly
• Days: Wednesdays year‑round + pop‑ups
• Website: facebook.com/groups/littleowlsrva

Cultural Roots Homeschool Co‑op

• Location: Richmond
• Ages/Grades: Not specified
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Not specified
• Educational Approach: Culturally‑rooted community co‑op
• Days: Not specified
• Website: culturalrootsco-op.com

Classical Conversations – Richmond Campus

• Location: Richmond
• Ages/Grades: Pre‑K–12
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent‑involved
• Educational Approach: Classical
• Days: 1 day/week
• Website: classicalconversations.com

Classical Conversations – Manchester Campus

• Location: Manchester
• Ages/Grades: Pre‑K–12
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent‑involved
• Educational Approach: Classical
• Days: 1 day/week
• Website: classicalconversations.com

📍 HENRICO

Henrico Homeschool Collective

• Location: Henrico
• Ages/Grades: Pre‑K–12
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent volunteer
• Educational Approach: General academic + enrichment
• Days: Varies
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/886747775279004/

Village Education Consulting

• Location: Western Henrico
• Ages/Grades: All ages
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent must stay
• Educational Approach: Special‑needs‑friendly
• Days: Thursdays
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/villageeducational/

Foundational Learning Co‑op

• Location: Henrico
• Ages/Grades: Nursery–High School
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Mixed
• Educational Approach: Classical; hands‑on science, music, PE
• Days: Thursdays
• Website: https://foundationallearningrva.org/

West End Co‑op

• Location: Henrico
• Ages/Grades: Teens (D&D); all ages (geography)
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parents assist
• Educational Approach: Non‑core enrichment
• Days: Tuesdays
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1612356995746922

Tuckahoe Learning Grove

• Location: Henrico
• Ages/Grades: K–1 (adding 2nd)
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off
• Educational Approach: Play‑based, outdoor
• Days: M/W/F
• Website: tuckahoelearninggrove.com

BEE Happy Co‑op

• Location: Eastern Henrico
• Ages/Grades: 0–12th
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parents stay
• Educational Approach: Arts, crafts, outdoor activities
• Days: Varies
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1038832717807500/

New Bridge Academy (Sports Program for Homeschoolers)

• Location: Eastern Henrico
• Ages/Grades: Not specified
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off
• Educational Approach: Christian school offering sports access to homeschoolers
• Days: Seasonal sports schedule
• Website: newbridgeacademy.org

Classical Conversations – Mechanicsville Campus (Henrico border)

• Location: Mechanicsville / Henrico border
• Ages/Grades: Pre‑K–12
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent‑involved
• Educational Approach: Classical
• Days: 1 day/week
• Website: classicalconversations.com

📍 HANOVER

Koinonia Co‑op

• Location: Goochland/Hanover line
• Ages/Grades: Middle & High
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off
• Educational Approach: Academic
• Days: Wednesdays
• Website: https://sites.google.com/view/khgoochland/home

Treetop Circle Homeschool Group

• Location: Hanover
• Ages/Grades: Elementary + siblings
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent volunteer
• Educational Approach: Christian; elective‑based
• Days: Wednesdays
• Website: treetopcircleva@gmail.com

Anchored in Faith Homeschool Co‑op

• Location: Mechanicsville
• Ages/Grades: Pre‑K–Middle
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off
• Educational Approach: General education
• Days: Mon–Thu
• Website: anchoredinfaithva.com

Mustard Seed Co‑op

• Location: Ashland
• Ages/Grades: K–3
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off
• Educational Approach: Charlotte Mason
• Days: Tue–Thu
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/31416991348/user/61586364158254/

ROOTED Homeschoolers

• Location: Multi‑county (Hanover, Chesterfield, Henrico, Richmond, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Sandston)
• Ages/Grades: All ages
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent‑attended
• Educational Approach: Social community; hikes, park days, craft clubs, book clubs
• Days: Varies
• Website: facebook.com/groups/1482959352468606

Classical Conversations – Mechanicsville Campus

• Location: Mechanicsville
• Ages/Grades: Pre‑K–12
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent‑involved
• Educational Approach: Classical
• Days: 1 day/week
• Website: classicalconversations.com

📍 CHESTERFIELD

Beacon Learning Collaborative RVA

• Location: Woodlake
• Ages/Grades: K–9
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off
• Educational Approach: Secular; STEAM; unit studies
• Days: 1–4 day options
• Website: beaconrva.com

Earthkin Nature School

• Location: Southside RVA
• Ages/Grades: Pre‑K
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off
• Educational Approach: Outdoor
• Days: M/W/F (summer), M/W (school year)
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/31416991348/user/61578022829756/

Bridge Academy

• Location: Chesterfield
• Ages/Grades: K–12
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off
• Educational Approach: Microschool; STEM + arts
• Days: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
• Website: bridgeacademy328.org

Bonus Co.

• Location: Chesterfield
• Ages/Grades: All ages
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off & volunteer
• Educational Approach: Secular; enrichment + core
• Days: Mon–Fri
• Website: bonus-co.com

Hope Academy RVA

• Location: Chesterfield
• Ages/Grades: K–8
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Drop‑off
• Educational Approach: À‑la‑carte classes
• Days: Fridays
• Website: HopeAcademyRVA.com

Semillas

• Location: Chesterfield
• Ages/Grades: K–8 + preschool siblings
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent‑led
• Educational Approach: Outdoor; progressive; secular
• Days: Tue & Fri
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/semillashomeschoolcooperative/

TCHE (Tri‑Cities Home Educators)

• Location: Chesterfield / Hopewell / Tri‑Cities
• Ages/Grades: All ages
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Not specified
• Educational Approach: Christian homeschool community
• Days: Not specified
• Website: homeschool-life.com/5121

James River Home School Foundation – James River Cobblestones

• Location: Chesterfield
• Ages/Grades: Not specified
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Not specified
• Educational Approach: Academic program offering core + elective courses
• Days: Not specified
• Website: https://www.jamesrivercobblestones.org/

Classical Conversations – Chester Campus

• Location: Chester
• Ages/Grades: Pre‑K–12
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent‑involved
• Educational Approach: Classical
• Days: 1 day/week
• Website: classicalconversations.com

Classical Conversations – Moseley Campus

• Location: Moseley
• Ages/Grades: Pre‑K–12
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent‑involved
• Educational Approach: Classical
• Days: 1 day/week
• Website: classicalconversations.com

Classical Conversations – Midlothian Campus

• Location: Midlothian
• Ages/Grades: Pre‑K–12
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent‑involved
• Educational Approach: Classical
• Days: 1 day/week
• Website: classicalconversations.com

📍 POWHATAN

Classical Conversations – Powhatan Campus

• Location: Powhatan
• Ages/Grades: Pre‑K–12
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent‑involved
• Educational Approach: Classical
• Days: 1 day/week
• Website: classicalconversations.com

📍 COLONIAL HEIGHTS

Classical Conversations – Colonial Heights Campus

• Location: Colonial Heights
• Ages/Grades: Pre‑K–12
• Drop‑off/Volunteer: Parent‑involved
• Educational Approach: Classical
• Days: 1 day/week
• Website: classicalconversations.com