7 Best Kumon Alternatives (2026)

Grades: Pre-K–12
Type: Tutoring, Curriculum

Updated Oct 13, 2026 · By Edulist · 11 sources

Why families look for Kumon alternatives

Repetitive by design; many kids find it boring
Instructors supervise and grade rather than teach new concepts
Prices vary widely and aren't published nationally
Homework every day, including weekends
Early levels need a parent to sit with the child at home
Kids who need a tutor to explain current schoolwork or test topics

Kumon alternatives compared

Product	Grades	Type	Price
Kumon	Pre-K–12	Tutoring, Curriculum	See site
Mathnasium	K–12	Tutoring	See site
Russian School of Mathematics	K–12	Tutoring, Course	See site
Sylvan Learning	K–12	Tutoring	See site
Huntington Learning Center	K–12	Tutoring	See site
Thinkster Math	K–10	Tutoring, App	See site
IXL	Pre-K–12	App	From $6.58/mo
Beast Academy	1–6	Curriculum, Books, App	From $5.42/mo

The best Kumon alternatives

Mathnasium

Gr. K–12 · Tutoring

Mathnasium is a math-only learning center franchise for K–12.

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Russian School of Mathematics

Gr. K–12 · Tutoring · Course

Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) is an after-school math program for grades K–12 that teaches in small, leveled classes with a continuous curriculum inspired by elite Soviet math schools.

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Sylvan Learning

Sylvan Learning (Unleashed Brands)

Gr. K–12 · Tutoring

A national network of locally owned K–12 tutoring centers.

Kumon vs Sylvan: Which Learning Center Is Right for Your Child? →

Huntington Learning Center is a family-owned tutoring franchise, founded in 1977, that starts every student with an academic evaluation and then builds an individualized tutoring program in reading, writing, math, study skills or test prep.

Thinkster Math

Thinkster Learning

Gr. K–10 · Tutoring · App

Thinkster Math pairs a dedicated live 1:1 math tutor with an AI practice coach, worksheets with video explanations, and a parent dashboard.

IXL

IXL Learning

Gr. Pre-K–12 · App

An online practice program with thousands of skills in math (pre-K to calculus), language arts (pre-K–12), science and social studies, plus a Real-Time Diagnostic and personalized recommendations.

Beast Academy

Art of Problem Solving

Gr. 1–6 · Curriculum · Books

A rigorous, puzzle-rich math curriculum for ages 6–13 from Art of Problem Solving, taught through comic-style Guide books, Practice books and an online platform with videos.

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