Saxon Math Reviews (2026): What Parents Say, Pros & Cons

Price: From $74.99 one-time
Grades: K–12
Type: Curriculum, Books

Updated Oct 13, 2026 · By Edulist · 9 sources

Saxon Math pros and cons

Pros

Cumulative review in every lesson keeps old skills sharp
Covers every grade from Math K to Calculus
From Math 5/4 up, students can do much of the work independently
Scripted K–3 lessons give new homeschoolers confidence
Widely available new and used

Cons

Lessons with 20 to 30 mixed problems can feel long
Leans on rules and procedures more than conceptual explanation
K–3 is teacher-intensive and costs extra for manipulatives
Book names like 5/4 and 8/7 confuse first-time buyers
Prices vary widely by retailer

Who Saxon Math is for (and who it isn’t)

Best for

Students who need constant review to retain skills
Families who want one series from kindergarten to calculus
Middle and high schoolers who can work from a textbook on their own
Parents who like a clear script in the early grades

Look elsewhere if

Kids who get frustrated by long problem sets
Learners who need visual or hands-on explanations past grade 3
Families wanting a short, game-like daily routine

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Is Saxon Math worth the price?

Saxon is a one-time book purchase per level.

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Saxon Math alternatives

Teaching Textbooks

Teaching Textbooks, Inc.

Gr. 3–12 · App · Curriculum

Teaching Textbooks is an app-based homeschool math course from Math 3 through Pre-Calculus.

Math-U-See

Demme Learning

Gr. K–12 · Curriculum · Books

Math-U-See is a mastery-based K–12 math curriculum from Demme Learning that teaches every concept with color-coded blocks and short video lessons, organized into Greek-letter levels from Primer through Calculus.

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Singapore Math

Singapore Math Inc.

Gr. K–6 · Curriculum · Books

Singapore Math is the Primary Mathematics series sold by Singapore Math Inc.: a print, parent-taught elementary curriculum that moves from hands-on objects to pictures to numbers and leans hard on mental math and word problems.

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Questions

Is Saxon Math Christian?

No. Saxon is published by a mainstream secular publisher, although Christian retailers sell it widely and many Christian homeschoolers use it.

Is Saxon Math good for homeschooling?

Many families use it for years because it is predictable and thorough. The K–3 books need a parent to teach every lesson. From Math 5/4 up, students can often read the lesson and work independently, with a parent checking work.

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