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Search for online math tutoring and you will find dozens of "best of" lists, many of them written by tutoring companies. This one is too: Tutero is an online tutoring provider, and we rank ourselves first. The difference is that we show our working. Every competitor fact below comes from that company's own website, every score uses the weighting and criterion scores published below, so you can re-weight them yourself, and every price is the one the provider publishes, or a note that it doesn't.
This guide reflects publicly available information as at October 2026; prices and programs can change or vary by location.
Quick answer: what is the best online math tutoring for kids?
Our ranking: 1. Tutero (9.3), 2. Cuemath (7.7), 3. Thinkster Math (7.3), 4. The Princeton Review (6.5), 5. Wyzant (6.4), 6. Varsity Tutors (6.2). Tutero ranks first on our weighting because it combines live 1-on-1 online tutoring with the same matched tutor, a published price from US$45 an hour, no contracts and a report after every session.[1][2] If cost is the main constraint, try free options such as Schoolhouse.world first.
What are the 6 best online math tutoring services for kids?
Our top 6 are Tutero, Cuemath, Thinkster Math, The Princeton Review, Wyzant and Varsity Tutors. Scores are a weighted average of six criteria, so a lower score means a different kind of service, not a bad one. Prices are as each provider publishes them.
| Rank | Service | Published price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tutero | From US$45 an hour[1] | 9.3 |
| 2 | Cuemath | From $15 per class on a 12-month plan[3] | 7.7 |
| 3 | Thinkster Math | From $22.50 per session[4] | 7.3 |
| 4 | The Princeton Review | From $39.99 a month for 1 hour[5] | 6.5 |
| 5 | Wyzant | Math tutors average $33 to $55 an hour, plus a 9% fee[6][7] | 6.4 |
| 6 | Varsity Tutors | Not published[8] | 6.2 |
1. Tutero: best overall for live 1-on-1 math tutoring
Score: 9.3/10. Best for: students from elementary to 12th grade who need a tutor working on their own school math.
- Format: private 1-on-1 online lessons with one tutor, matched to your child by our education team.[2]
- Grades: elementary to 12th grade, aligned with the Common Core so lessons build on school work.[2]
- Price: from US$45 an hour, charged after each lesson, with no contracts.[1][2]
- Parents: a report after each session, a parent app and a dedicated account manager.[1][2]
Tutero tutors use diagnostic tools to find gaps and build a lesson plan, and only the top 2% of tutor applicants are accepted.[2] You can change tutors at any time.[2] Where Tutero scores below 10: we are a newer brand in the US than some names on this list, and we only offer lessons online, so families who want an in-person tutor at the kitchen table will need a local option. See how our math tutoring works.
2. Cuemath: best for a structured long-term plan
Score: 7.7/10. Best for: families who want 1-on-1 math two or three times a week and are happy to commit to a 6 or 12 month plan.
- Format: live 1-on-1 online math tutoring for kindergarten to grade 12, with the same tutor every session.[9]
- Tutors: Cuemath says it accepts only the top one percent of tutor applicants.[9]
- Price: Cuemath's pricing page lists plans from $15 per class, billed in 6 or 12 month blocks, with a $90 platform fee on each 6-month billing cycle.[3]
- Parents: daily and monthly progress reports.[3]
How it scored: high on 1-on-1 consistency and parent reporting. It scored lower on flexibility because plans are billed for six or twelve months at a time, although Cuemath's FAQ says you can cancel at any time and get back the cost of unused classes.[3][9]
3. Thinkster Math: best for K-8 with daily practice
Score: 7.3/10. Best for: elementary and middle school students who will practice in an app between weekly sessions.
- Format: a dedicated 1:1 tutor plus an AI practice coach; sessions are 45 minutes, one to three times a week.[4]
- Grades: K-8 math plus Algebra 1 and Geometry.[4]
- Price: from $22.50 per session on its IGNITE plan, with monthly, quarterly or annual billing.[4]
- Parents: a real-time dashboard that tracks skill-by-skill mastery.[4]
How it scored: strongest on parent visibility. It scored lower on fit with US school math because it stops at Algebra 1 and Geometry, so high school students would need a tutor for Algebra 2 and beyond later.
4. The Princeton Review: best for on-demand homework help
Score: 6.5/10. Best for: middle and high school students who want help when homework gets stuck.
- Format: on-demand online tutoring with Tutor.com's tutors, now sold through The Princeton Review.[5]
- Tutors: vetted with subject exams, mock sessions, mentor review and a third-party background check.[10]
- Price: monthly plans from $39.99 for 1 hour, or one-time blocks of hours.[5]
- Grades: math subjects are listed from grades 4 to 6 upward.[10]
How it scored: high on price transparency and screening. On our weighting it scored lowest on 1-on-1 consistency, because it is sold as on-demand sessions with tutors available 24/7 rather than a set weekly lesson with one tutor.[5]
5. Wyzant: best for choosing your own tutor
Score: 6.4/10. Best for: parents who want to compare individual tutors and rates themselves.
- Format: a marketplace of tutors offering 1:1 lessons online or in person.[6]
- Price: tutors set their own price; Wyzant says math tutors average $33 to $55 an hour, and a 9% service fee is added to each lesson.[6][7]
- Screening: you can see whether a tutor has had a background check, or request one; Wyzant says ordering one costs $15.99.[11][12]
- Commitment: no upfront costs; you pay after each lesson.[12]
How it scored: high on flexibility. On our weighting it scored lower on screening because Wyzant publishes less detail than the others on how tutors are vetted: it says it vets the tutors it shows you, and you can see whether a tutor has had a background check or request one.[11]
6. Varsity Tutors: best for a bundled membership
Score: 6.2/10. Best for: families who will use tutoring, live classes and practice tools together.
- Format: private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes, practice tests and diagnostics.[8]
- Price: not published; its parent company says families pay a fixed monthly rate over a contract term.[8][13]
How it scored: lowest on price transparency and flexibility, because prices are not published and memberships run over a contract term. Read our full Varsity Tutors review.
Are there good free online math tutoring options?
Yes, and they are worth trying before you pay for anything:
- Schoolhouse.world: free, live peer tutoring on Zoom. The tutors are high school and college student volunteers, not professionals.[14]
- Khan Academy: free courses for K-12 and early college.[15] Its AI tutor, Khanmigo, costs $4 a month for parents and is not a person.[16]
In our view, free tools work well for extra practice. A child who is stuck usually needs a person who can see where the misunderstanding started.
How much does online math tutoring cost?
Published prices vary more than most parents expect, partly because providers sell different things: an hour, a 40-minute class, a monthly membership or on-demand time. Based on the providers above, as published on 3 October 2026 (see Tutero's US pricing for ours):
| Type of service | Example published price |
|---|---|
| 1-on-1, pay per lesson | Tutero: from US$45 an hour[1] |
| 1-on-1, long plan | Cuemath: from $15 per class on a 12-month plan[3] |
| Tutor plus app | Thinkster: from $22.50 per 45-minute session[4] |
| On-demand help | The Princeton Review: from $39.99 for 1 hour a month[5] |
| Marketplace | Wyzant: math tutors average $33 to $55 an hour, plus a 9% fee[6][7] |
| Free peer tutoring | Schoolhouse.world: free[14] |
How do I choose online math tutoring for my child?
Start with what your child needs, then ask every provider the same four questions. They are the questions our ranking is built on:
- Will my child have the same tutor every week? Consistency matters more for a struggling child than for one who needs quick homework help.
- Who teaches, and how were they screened? Ask what checks were done and whether the tutor has taught your child's grade.
- Will lessons follow my child's school math? A tutor working from this week's homework helps a child who is behind in class.
- What do I pay, and what am I committing to? Ask for the price, the billing period and how to stop.
How did we score these services?
Each service was scored out of 10 on six criteria, using only what the provider publishes about itself. The composite is a weighted average:
- Live 1-on-1 with the same tutor (20%): live lessons with one tutor who stays the same.
- Who teaches and how they are screened (20%): what the provider says about tutor selection and checks.
- Fit with US school math (15%): grade coverage and alignment with US standards.
- Price transparency (15%): whether a price is published before you call.
- Flexibility (15%): how long you commit for, and how you pay.
- Parent visibility (15%): reports, dashboards and a person to talk to.
These are the scores behind each total, so you can re-weight them yourself:
| Service | Scores: 1-on-1 / screening / school fit / price / flexibility / parents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Tutero | 10 / 9 / 9 / 9 / 10 / 9 | 9.3 |
| Cuemath | 9 / 7 / 8 / 8 / 6 / 8 | 7.7 |
| Thinkster Math | 8 / 6 / 6 / 8 / 7 / 9 | 7.3 |
| The Princeton Review | 5 / 8 / 6 / 9 / 7 / 4 | 6.5 |
| Wyzant | 7 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 9 / 5 | 6.4 |
| Varsity Tutors | 8 / 7 / 8 / 3 / 4 / 6 | 6.2 |
These weights reflect what we think matters most for a child who needs help with school math. If price matters more to you, weight it more: the published prices are in the tables above.
Related guides
- Mathnasium vs Kumon: cost and method
- How much Kumon costs per month
- Varsity Tutors reviews: cost, pros and cons
- How tutoring can improve confidence in math
References
- "Tutero Tutoring | Pricing for Families", Tutero. https://www.tutero.com/us/online-tutoring/pricing, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Private 1-on-1 Online Tutoring", Tutero. https://www.tutero.com/us/online-tutoring, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Cuemath Pricing & Plans 2026", Cuemath. https://www.cuemath.com/pricing/, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Thinkster AI Math Tutoring Plans - Personalized & Affordable", Thinkster Learning, Inc.. https://www.hellothinkster.com/pricing-plans/ai-math-tutoring-programs, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Homework Help Pricing | Private Tutoring Cost", The Princeton Review. https://www.princetonreview.com/academic-tutoring/pricing, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "25 Highest Rated Math Tutors", Wyzant. https://www.wyzant.com/Math_tutors.aspx, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "What is the service fee?", Wyzant. https://support.wyzant.com/hc/en-us/articles/208598116-What-is-the-service-fee, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Online Tutoring, Classes, and Test Prep - Varsity Tutors", Varsity Tutors. https://www.varsitytutors.com/, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Cuemath.com", Cuemath. https://www.cuemath.com/, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Online Tutoring & Homework Help", The Princeton Review. https://www.princetonreview.com/academic-tutoring, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "How it works for students", Wyzant. https://www.wyzant.com/howitworks/students, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Student Payment Policies", Wyzant. https://support.wyzant.com/hc/en-us/articles/208804826-Student-Payment-Policies, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025", Nerdy Inc., filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819404/000181940426000015/nrdy-20251231.htm, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Schoolhouse | About", Schoolhouse.world. https://schoolhouse.world/about, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "About", Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/about, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "AI-powered tutor Khanmigo by Khan Academy: Your 24/7 homework helper", Khan Academy. https://www.khanmigo.ai/parents, accessed 3 October 2026.
Copies of these pages as they appeared on 3 October 2026 are kept on file.
What else do parents ask about online math tutoring?
Prices, free options and how often: the questions we hear most. To see how lessons work, visit Tutero's math tutoring.
A struggling child usually needs the same tutor every week, working from this week's school math.
A struggling child usually needs the same tutor every week, working from this week's school math.
Search for online math tutoring and you will find dozens of "best of" lists, many of them written by tutoring companies. This one is too: Tutero is an online tutoring provider, and we rank ourselves first. The difference is that we show our working. Every competitor fact below comes from that company's own website, every score uses the weighting and criterion scores published below, so you can re-weight them yourself, and every price is the one the provider publishes, or a note that it doesn't.
This guide reflects publicly available information as at October 2026; prices and programs can change or vary by location.
Quick answer: what is the best online math tutoring for kids?
Our ranking: 1. Tutero (9.3), 2. Cuemath (7.7), 3. Thinkster Math (7.3), 4. The Princeton Review (6.5), 5. Wyzant (6.4), 6. Varsity Tutors (6.2). Tutero ranks first on our weighting because it combines live 1-on-1 online tutoring with the same matched tutor, a published price from US$45 an hour, no contracts and a report after every session.[1][2] If cost is the main constraint, try free options such as Schoolhouse.world first.
What are the 6 best online math tutoring services for kids?
Our top 6 are Tutero, Cuemath, Thinkster Math, The Princeton Review, Wyzant and Varsity Tutors. Scores are a weighted average of six criteria, so a lower score means a different kind of service, not a bad one. Prices are as each provider publishes them.
| Rank | Service | Published price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tutero | From US$45 an hour[1] | 9.3 |
| 2 | Cuemath | From $15 per class on a 12-month plan[3] | 7.7 |
| 3 | Thinkster Math | From $22.50 per session[4] | 7.3 |
| 4 | The Princeton Review | From $39.99 a month for 1 hour[5] | 6.5 |
| 5 | Wyzant | Math tutors average $33 to $55 an hour, plus a 9% fee[6][7] | 6.4 |
| 6 | Varsity Tutors | Not published[8] | 6.2 |
1. Tutero: best overall for live 1-on-1 math tutoring
Score: 9.3/10. Best for: students from elementary to 12th grade who need a tutor working on their own school math.
- Format: private 1-on-1 online lessons with one tutor, matched to your child by our education team.[2]
- Grades: elementary to 12th grade, aligned with the Common Core so lessons build on school work.[2]
- Price: from US$45 an hour, charged after each lesson, with no contracts.[1][2]
- Parents: a report after each session, a parent app and a dedicated account manager.[1][2]
Tutero tutors use diagnostic tools to find gaps and build a lesson plan, and only the top 2% of tutor applicants are accepted.[2] You can change tutors at any time.[2] Where Tutero scores below 10: we are a newer brand in the US than some names on this list, and we only offer lessons online, so families who want an in-person tutor at the kitchen table will need a local option. See how our math tutoring works.
2. Cuemath: best for a structured long-term plan
Score: 7.7/10. Best for: families who want 1-on-1 math two or three times a week and are happy to commit to a 6 or 12 month plan.
- Format: live 1-on-1 online math tutoring for kindergarten to grade 12, with the same tutor every session.[9]
- Tutors: Cuemath says it accepts only the top one percent of tutor applicants.[9]
- Price: Cuemath's pricing page lists plans from $15 per class, billed in 6 or 12 month blocks, with a $90 platform fee on each 6-month billing cycle.[3]
- Parents: daily and monthly progress reports.[3]
How it scored: high on 1-on-1 consistency and parent reporting. It scored lower on flexibility because plans are billed for six or twelve months at a time, although Cuemath's FAQ says you can cancel at any time and get back the cost of unused classes.[3][9]
3. Thinkster Math: best for K-8 with daily practice
Score: 7.3/10. Best for: elementary and middle school students who will practice in an app between weekly sessions.
- Format: a dedicated 1:1 tutor plus an AI practice coach; sessions are 45 minutes, one to three times a week.[4]
- Grades: K-8 math plus Algebra 1 and Geometry.[4]
- Price: from $22.50 per session on its IGNITE plan, with monthly, quarterly or annual billing.[4]
- Parents: a real-time dashboard that tracks skill-by-skill mastery.[4]
How it scored: strongest on parent visibility. It scored lower on fit with US school math because it stops at Algebra 1 and Geometry, so high school students would need a tutor for Algebra 2 and beyond later.
4. The Princeton Review: best for on-demand homework help
Score: 6.5/10. Best for: middle and high school students who want help when homework gets stuck.
- Format: on-demand online tutoring with Tutor.com's tutors, now sold through The Princeton Review.[5]
- Tutors: vetted with subject exams, mock sessions, mentor review and a third-party background check.[10]
- Price: monthly plans from $39.99 for 1 hour, or one-time blocks of hours.[5]
- Grades: math subjects are listed from grades 4 to 6 upward.[10]
How it scored: high on price transparency and screening. On our weighting it scored lowest on 1-on-1 consistency, because it is sold as on-demand sessions with tutors available 24/7 rather than a set weekly lesson with one tutor.[5]
5. Wyzant: best for choosing your own tutor
Score: 6.4/10. Best for: parents who want to compare individual tutors and rates themselves.
- Format: a marketplace of tutors offering 1:1 lessons online or in person.[6]
- Price: tutors set their own price; Wyzant says math tutors average $33 to $55 an hour, and a 9% service fee is added to each lesson.[6][7]
- Screening: you can see whether a tutor has had a background check, or request one; Wyzant says ordering one costs $15.99.[11][12]
- Commitment: no upfront costs; you pay after each lesson.[12]
How it scored: high on flexibility. On our weighting it scored lower on screening because Wyzant publishes less detail than the others on how tutors are vetted: it says it vets the tutors it shows you, and you can see whether a tutor has had a background check or request one.[11]
6. Varsity Tutors: best for a bundled membership
Score: 6.2/10. Best for: families who will use tutoring, live classes and practice tools together.
- Format: private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes, practice tests and diagnostics.[8]
- Price: not published; its parent company says families pay a fixed monthly rate over a contract term.[8][13]
How it scored: lowest on price transparency and flexibility, because prices are not published and memberships run over a contract term. Read our full Varsity Tutors review.
Are there good free online math tutoring options?
Yes, and they are worth trying before you pay for anything:
- Schoolhouse.world: free, live peer tutoring on Zoom. The tutors are high school and college student volunteers, not professionals.[14]
- Khan Academy: free courses for K-12 and early college.[15] Its AI tutor, Khanmigo, costs $4 a month for parents and is not a person.[16]
In our view, free tools work well for extra practice. A child who is stuck usually needs a person who can see where the misunderstanding started.
How much does online math tutoring cost?
Published prices vary more than most parents expect, partly because providers sell different things: an hour, a 40-minute class, a monthly membership or on-demand time. Based on the providers above, as published on 3 October 2026 (see Tutero's US pricing for ours):
| Type of service | Example published price |
|---|---|
| 1-on-1, pay per lesson | Tutero: from US$45 an hour[1] |
| 1-on-1, long plan | Cuemath: from $15 per class on a 12-month plan[3] |
| Tutor plus app | Thinkster: from $22.50 per 45-minute session[4] |
| On-demand help | The Princeton Review: from $39.99 for 1 hour a month[5] |
| Marketplace | Wyzant: math tutors average $33 to $55 an hour, plus a 9% fee[6][7] |
| Free peer tutoring | Schoolhouse.world: free[14] |
How do I choose online math tutoring for my child?
Start with what your child needs, then ask every provider the same four questions. They are the questions our ranking is built on:
- Will my child have the same tutor every week? Consistency matters more for a struggling child than for one who needs quick homework help.
- Who teaches, and how were they screened? Ask what checks were done and whether the tutor has taught your child's grade.
- Will lessons follow my child's school math? A tutor working from this week's homework helps a child who is behind in class.
- What do I pay, and what am I committing to? Ask for the price, the billing period and how to stop.
How did we score these services?
Each service was scored out of 10 on six criteria, using only what the provider publishes about itself. The composite is a weighted average:
- Live 1-on-1 with the same tutor (20%): live lessons with one tutor who stays the same.
- Who teaches and how they are screened (20%): what the provider says about tutor selection and checks.
- Fit with US school math (15%): grade coverage and alignment with US standards.
- Price transparency (15%): whether a price is published before you call.
- Flexibility (15%): how long you commit for, and how you pay.
- Parent visibility (15%): reports, dashboards and a person to talk to.
These are the scores behind each total, so you can re-weight them yourself:
| Service | Scores: 1-on-1 / screening / school fit / price / flexibility / parents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Tutero | 10 / 9 / 9 / 9 / 10 / 9 | 9.3 |
| Cuemath | 9 / 7 / 8 / 8 / 6 / 8 | 7.7 |
| Thinkster Math | 8 / 6 / 6 / 8 / 7 / 9 | 7.3 |
| The Princeton Review | 5 / 8 / 6 / 9 / 7 / 4 | 6.5 |
| Wyzant | 7 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 9 / 5 | 6.4 |
| Varsity Tutors | 8 / 7 / 8 / 3 / 4 / 6 | 6.2 |
These weights reflect what we think matters most for a child who needs help with school math. If price matters more to you, weight it more: the published prices are in the tables above.
Related guides
- Mathnasium vs Kumon: cost and method
- How much Kumon costs per month
- Varsity Tutors reviews: cost, pros and cons
- How tutoring can improve confidence in math
References
- "Tutero Tutoring | Pricing for Families", Tutero. https://www.tutero.com/us/online-tutoring/pricing, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Private 1-on-1 Online Tutoring", Tutero. https://www.tutero.com/us/online-tutoring, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Cuemath Pricing & Plans 2026", Cuemath. https://www.cuemath.com/pricing/, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Thinkster AI Math Tutoring Plans - Personalized & Affordable", Thinkster Learning, Inc.. https://www.hellothinkster.com/pricing-plans/ai-math-tutoring-programs, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Homework Help Pricing | Private Tutoring Cost", The Princeton Review. https://www.princetonreview.com/academic-tutoring/pricing, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "25 Highest Rated Math Tutors", Wyzant. https://www.wyzant.com/Math_tutors.aspx, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "What is the service fee?", Wyzant. https://support.wyzant.com/hc/en-us/articles/208598116-What-is-the-service-fee, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Online Tutoring, Classes, and Test Prep - Varsity Tutors", Varsity Tutors. https://www.varsitytutors.com/, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Cuemath.com", Cuemath. https://www.cuemath.com/, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Online Tutoring & Homework Help", The Princeton Review. https://www.princetonreview.com/academic-tutoring, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "How it works for students", Wyzant. https://www.wyzant.com/howitworks/students, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Student Payment Policies", Wyzant. https://support.wyzant.com/hc/en-us/articles/208804826-Student-Payment-Policies, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025", Nerdy Inc., filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819404/000181940426000015/nrdy-20251231.htm, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Schoolhouse | About", Schoolhouse.world. https://schoolhouse.world/about, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "About", Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/about, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "AI-powered tutor Khanmigo by Khan Academy: Your 24/7 homework helper", Khan Academy. https://www.khanmigo.ai/parents, accessed 3 October 2026.
Copies of these pages as they appeared on 3 October 2026 are kept on file.
What else do parents ask about online math tutoring?
Prices, free options and how often: the questions we hear most. To see how lessons work, visit Tutero's math tutoring.
A struggling child usually needs the same tutor every week, working from this week's school math.
A struggling child usually needs the same tutor every week, working from this week's school math.
A struggling child usually needs the same tutor every week, working from this week's school math.
Compare what each price buys: an hour, a class, a membership or on-demand time.
Search for online math tutoring and you will find dozens of "best of" lists, many of them written by tutoring companies. This one is too: Tutero is an online tutoring provider, and we rank ourselves first. The difference is that we show our working. Every competitor fact below comes from that company's own website, every score uses the weighting and criterion scores published below, so you can re-weight them yourself, and every price is the one the provider publishes, or a note that it doesn't.
This guide reflects publicly available information as at October 2026; prices and programs can change or vary by location.
Quick answer: what is the best online math tutoring for kids?
Our ranking: 1. Tutero (9.3), 2. Cuemath (7.7), 3. Thinkster Math (7.3), 4. The Princeton Review (6.5), 5. Wyzant (6.4), 6. Varsity Tutors (6.2). Tutero ranks first on our weighting because it combines live 1-on-1 online tutoring with the same matched tutor, a published price from US$45 an hour, no contracts and a report after every session.[1][2] If cost is the main constraint, try free options such as Schoolhouse.world first.
What are the 6 best online math tutoring services for kids?
Our top 6 are Tutero, Cuemath, Thinkster Math, The Princeton Review, Wyzant and Varsity Tutors. Scores are a weighted average of six criteria, so a lower score means a different kind of service, not a bad one. Prices are as each provider publishes them.
| Rank | Service | Published price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tutero | From US$45 an hour[1] | 9.3 |
| 2 | Cuemath | From $15 per class on a 12-month plan[3] | 7.7 |
| 3 | Thinkster Math | From $22.50 per session[4] | 7.3 |
| 4 | The Princeton Review | From $39.99 a month for 1 hour[5] | 6.5 |
| 5 | Wyzant | Math tutors average $33 to $55 an hour, plus a 9% fee[6][7] | 6.4 |
| 6 | Varsity Tutors | Not published[8] | 6.2 |
1. Tutero: best overall for live 1-on-1 math tutoring
Score: 9.3/10. Best for: students from elementary to 12th grade who need a tutor working on their own school math.
- Format: private 1-on-1 online lessons with one tutor, matched to your child by our education team.[2]
- Grades: elementary to 12th grade, aligned with the Common Core so lessons build on school work.[2]
- Price: from US$45 an hour, charged after each lesson, with no contracts.[1][2]
- Parents: a report after each session, a parent app and a dedicated account manager.[1][2]
Tutero tutors use diagnostic tools to find gaps and build a lesson plan, and only the top 2% of tutor applicants are accepted.[2] You can change tutors at any time.[2] Where Tutero scores below 10: we are a newer brand in the US than some names on this list, and we only offer lessons online, so families who want an in-person tutor at the kitchen table will need a local option. See how our math tutoring works.
2. Cuemath: best for a structured long-term plan
Score: 7.7/10. Best for: families who want 1-on-1 math two or three times a week and are happy to commit to a 6 or 12 month plan.
- Format: live 1-on-1 online math tutoring for kindergarten to grade 12, with the same tutor every session.[9]
- Tutors: Cuemath says it accepts only the top one percent of tutor applicants.[9]
- Price: Cuemath's pricing page lists plans from $15 per class, billed in 6 or 12 month blocks, with a $90 platform fee on each 6-month billing cycle.[3]
- Parents: daily and monthly progress reports.[3]
How it scored: high on 1-on-1 consistency and parent reporting. It scored lower on flexibility because plans are billed for six or twelve months at a time, although Cuemath's FAQ says you can cancel at any time and get back the cost of unused classes.[3][9]
3. Thinkster Math: best for K-8 with daily practice
Score: 7.3/10. Best for: elementary and middle school students who will practice in an app between weekly sessions.
- Format: a dedicated 1:1 tutor plus an AI practice coach; sessions are 45 minutes, one to three times a week.[4]
- Grades: K-8 math plus Algebra 1 and Geometry.[4]
- Price: from $22.50 per session on its IGNITE plan, with monthly, quarterly or annual billing.[4]
- Parents: a real-time dashboard that tracks skill-by-skill mastery.[4]
How it scored: strongest on parent visibility. It scored lower on fit with US school math because it stops at Algebra 1 and Geometry, so high school students would need a tutor for Algebra 2 and beyond later.
4. The Princeton Review: best for on-demand homework help
Score: 6.5/10. Best for: middle and high school students who want help when homework gets stuck.
- Format: on-demand online tutoring with Tutor.com's tutors, now sold through The Princeton Review.[5]
- Tutors: vetted with subject exams, mock sessions, mentor review and a third-party background check.[10]
- Price: monthly plans from $39.99 for 1 hour, or one-time blocks of hours.[5]
- Grades: math subjects are listed from grades 4 to 6 upward.[10]
How it scored: high on price transparency and screening. On our weighting it scored lowest on 1-on-1 consistency, because it is sold as on-demand sessions with tutors available 24/7 rather than a set weekly lesson with one tutor.[5]
5. Wyzant: best for choosing your own tutor
Score: 6.4/10. Best for: parents who want to compare individual tutors and rates themselves.
- Format: a marketplace of tutors offering 1:1 lessons online or in person.[6]
- Price: tutors set their own price; Wyzant says math tutors average $33 to $55 an hour, and a 9% service fee is added to each lesson.[6][7]
- Screening: you can see whether a tutor has had a background check, or request one; Wyzant says ordering one costs $15.99.[11][12]
- Commitment: no upfront costs; you pay after each lesson.[12]
How it scored: high on flexibility. On our weighting it scored lower on screening because Wyzant publishes less detail than the others on how tutors are vetted: it says it vets the tutors it shows you, and you can see whether a tutor has had a background check or request one.[11]
6. Varsity Tutors: best for a bundled membership
Score: 6.2/10. Best for: families who will use tutoring, live classes and practice tools together.
- Format: private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes, practice tests and diagnostics.[8]
- Price: not published; its parent company says families pay a fixed monthly rate over a contract term.[8][13]
How it scored: lowest on price transparency and flexibility, because prices are not published and memberships run over a contract term. Read our full Varsity Tutors review.
Are there good free online math tutoring options?
Yes, and they are worth trying before you pay for anything:
- Schoolhouse.world: free, live peer tutoring on Zoom. The tutors are high school and college student volunteers, not professionals.[14]
- Khan Academy: free courses for K-12 and early college.[15] Its AI tutor, Khanmigo, costs $4 a month for parents and is not a person.[16]
In our view, free tools work well for extra practice. A child who is stuck usually needs a person who can see where the misunderstanding started.
How much does online math tutoring cost?
Published prices vary more than most parents expect, partly because providers sell different things: an hour, a 40-minute class, a monthly membership or on-demand time. Based on the providers above, as published on 3 October 2026 (see Tutero's US pricing for ours):
| Type of service | Example published price |
|---|---|
| 1-on-1, pay per lesson | Tutero: from US$45 an hour[1] |
| 1-on-1, long plan | Cuemath: from $15 per class on a 12-month plan[3] |
| Tutor plus app | Thinkster: from $22.50 per 45-minute session[4] |
| On-demand help | The Princeton Review: from $39.99 for 1 hour a month[5] |
| Marketplace | Wyzant: math tutors average $33 to $55 an hour, plus a 9% fee[6][7] |
| Free peer tutoring | Schoolhouse.world: free[14] |
How do I choose online math tutoring for my child?
Start with what your child needs, then ask every provider the same four questions. They are the questions our ranking is built on:
- Will my child have the same tutor every week? Consistency matters more for a struggling child than for one who needs quick homework help.
- Who teaches, and how were they screened? Ask what checks were done and whether the tutor has taught your child's grade.
- Will lessons follow my child's school math? A tutor working from this week's homework helps a child who is behind in class.
- What do I pay, and what am I committing to? Ask for the price, the billing period and how to stop.
How did we score these services?
Each service was scored out of 10 on six criteria, using only what the provider publishes about itself. The composite is a weighted average:
- Live 1-on-1 with the same tutor (20%): live lessons with one tutor who stays the same.
- Who teaches and how they are screened (20%): what the provider says about tutor selection and checks.
- Fit with US school math (15%): grade coverage and alignment with US standards.
- Price transparency (15%): whether a price is published before you call.
- Flexibility (15%): how long you commit for, and how you pay.
- Parent visibility (15%): reports, dashboards and a person to talk to.
These are the scores behind each total, so you can re-weight them yourself:
| Service | Scores: 1-on-1 / screening / school fit / price / flexibility / parents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Tutero | 10 / 9 / 9 / 9 / 10 / 9 | 9.3 |
| Cuemath | 9 / 7 / 8 / 8 / 6 / 8 | 7.7 |
| Thinkster Math | 8 / 6 / 6 / 8 / 7 / 9 | 7.3 |
| The Princeton Review | 5 / 8 / 6 / 9 / 7 / 4 | 6.5 |
| Wyzant | 7 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 9 / 5 | 6.4 |
| Varsity Tutors | 8 / 7 / 8 / 3 / 4 / 6 | 6.2 |
These weights reflect what we think matters most for a child who needs help with school math. If price matters more to you, weight it more: the published prices are in the tables above.
Related guides
- Mathnasium vs Kumon: cost and method
- How much Kumon costs per month
- Varsity Tutors reviews: cost, pros and cons
- How tutoring can improve confidence in math
References
- "Tutero Tutoring | Pricing for Families", Tutero. https://www.tutero.com/us/online-tutoring/pricing, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Private 1-on-1 Online Tutoring", Tutero. https://www.tutero.com/us/online-tutoring, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Cuemath Pricing & Plans 2026", Cuemath. https://www.cuemath.com/pricing/, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Thinkster AI Math Tutoring Plans - Personalized & Affordable", Thinkster Learning, Inc.. https://www.hellothinkster.com/pricing-plans/ai-math-tutoring-programs, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Homework Help Pricing | Private Tutoring Cost", The Princeton Review. https://www.princetonreview.com/academic-tutoring/pricing, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "25 Highest Rated Math Tutors", Wyzant. https://www.wyzant.com/Math_tutors.aspx, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "What is the service fee?", Wyzant. https://support.wyzant.com/hc/en-us/articles/208598116-What-is-the-service-fee, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Online Tutoring, Classes, and Test Prep - Varsity Tutors", Varsity Tutors. https://www.varsitytutors.com/, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Cuemath.com", Cuemath. https://www.cuemath.com/, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Online Tutoring & Homework Help", The Princeton Review. https://www.princetonreview.com/academic-tutoring, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "How it works for students", Wyzant. https://www.wyzant.com/howitworks/students, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Student Payment Policies", Wyzant. https://support.wyzant.com/hc/en-us/articles/208804826-Student-Payment-Policies, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025", Nerdy Inc., filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819404/000181940426000015/nrdy-20251231.htm, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "Schoolhouse | About", Schoolhouse.world. https://schoolhouse.world/about, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "About", Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/about, accessed 3 October 2026.
- "AI-powered tutor Khanmigo by Khan Academy: Your 24/7 homework helper", Khan Academy. https://www.khanmigo.ai/parents, accessed 3 October 2026.
Copies of these pages as they appeared on 3 October 2026 are kept on file.
What else do parents ask about online math tutoring?
Prices, free options and how often: the questions we hear most. To see how lessons work, visit Tutero's math tutoring.
A struggling child usually needs the same tutor every week, working from this week's school math.
Compare what each price buys: an hour, a class, a membership or on-demand time.
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On our published weighting, Tutero ranks first, followed by Cuemath, Thinkster Math, The Princeton Review, Wyzant and Varsity Tutors. Tutero offers live 1-on-1 lessons with a matched tutor from US$45 an hour, with no contracts.[1][2] The best choice depends on your child's grade, goal and budget.
Published prices on 3 October 2026 ranged widely: Tutero from US$45 an hour, Cuemath from $15 per class on a 12-month plan, Thinkster from $22.50 per session and Wyzant math tutors averaging $33 to $55 an hour plus a 9% fee.[1][3][4][6][7] Compare what each price buys, not just the number.
Yes. Schoolhouse.world offers free live peer tutoring by high school and college student volunteers.[14] Khan Academy offers free courses for K-12, and its AI tutor Khanmigo costs $4 a month.[15][16] Free tools suit extra practice; a child who is stuck often needs a person.
It depends on the goal. In our view, Kumon suits daily practice and fluency, while a tutor teaches your child's current topics one-on-one. If your child is behind on school math or has a test coming, a tutor is usually the better fit. Our Mathnasium vs Kumon guide compares the programs in detail.
For most children who are catching up, one or two sessions a week is a common starting point. Thinkster offers one to three 45-minute sessions a week, and Cuemath typically schedules two to three.[4][9] In our view, consistency matters more than volume: the same tutor every week usually beats more sessions with different tutors.
Look for live 1-on-1 lessons with the same tutor, clear screening, lessons that follow your child's school math, a published price and a short commitment. Tutero offers live 1-on-1 lessons with a matched tutor from US$45 an hour, with no contracts and payment after each lesson.[1][2]
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