Homeschooling in Missouri
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in Missouri. This guide explains who can homeschool, how to give notice, what to plan and record, and how testing works. Tend Wonder then follows your child’s curiosity and helps you find hands-on ideas, books, resources and nearby experiences around Missouri. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in Missouri.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in Missouri
Ages and exceptions
You must ensure your child attends an eligible school or combination of schools for the full school year during compulsory attendance ages.
You must ensure regular attendance if you enroll your child between ages five and seven in public school.
Restrictions
You may choose to homeschool your child in Missouri.
Official resources
- Moving to Missouri
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Frequently Asked Questions and Educational Topics
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Sources checked November 4, 2026
General information, not legal advice. Requirements can change. Check the official resources for your family's circumstances.
Financial support
Homeschool funding in Missouri
Our check of official sources found no state funding, scholarship, education savings account or tax program that homeschooling families in Missouri can use.
Good to know
MOScholars offers scholarships funded by donations supported by state tax credits, but this page does not confirm whether your homeschooled child is eligible.
Official sources
Last checked November 4, 2026. Eligibility rules change, so confirm with the program before applying.
Your homeschool journey starts with their curiosity.
Discover activities, books, and nearby experiences around your child’s interests. Record their learning and see the learning areas they explore along the way.