How to Find a Microschool Near You
If you are a parent looking to enroll your child in a microschool nearby, there are plenty of ways to find these microschools. Let us go over some of the easiest and best ways to find microschools near you.
Search Engines
First, you can do a Google search using your location (i.e. zip code or city) and the word “microschool” to yield local results that will help you find microschools near you. You can also use this phrase in combination with other relevant search terms such as “public school”, “private school”, or “private school near me”.
If you are looking for microschools in your area, there are some websites that list them on their directory and have search functions to help you find more information about each school.
An example of such a directory site is Yelp. You can utilize sites like Yelp if you know the name of the microschool you are looking for, but want more information about it. Simply search “microschool” on Yelp to find out what people like and do not like about these schools in your area. This can be a good way to get informed and ask basic questions that will help you determine if the school is right for you and your family.
If you are looking specifically for homeschooling options in your area, you can also use these search terms on the websites of local public and private schools to look for potential meetups or events where you can find information about microschools as well.
References From Family & Friends
Another way that you can find a microschool in your area is through friends and family. Ask them if they know of any locations near you where you could enroll.
Many parents are advocates for the homeschooling lifestyle, so chances are that someone close to you knows about a local option.
If your friends and family do not have any suggestions, consider asking on social media. Post in Facebook groups, ask neighbors on Nextdoor.com, or join meetup groups – there is no shortage of ways to reach out to people who may be able to help you find a microschool near you.
Community Events & Libraries
Finally, you can look for microschools near you in your community. Take a look at local calendars on libraries and community centers to see if there are any events that will help you learn more about these schools.
If you attend a local library in your area, ask the librarian if they know of any nearby microschools.
You can also try to locate community events where you can learn more about these schools and their offerings by speaking with other parents or even teachers at the event who may have attended them.
