Memoria Press is a family-owned publishing company that creates classical Christian curriculum materials for homeschooling and private schooling. Founded in 1994, it's now used by over half a million homeschoolers across the U.S.
Most homeschool families report completing core academic subjects in 3-4 hours per day for elementary students, compared to the 6-7 hours typical of traditional schools, due to the one-on-one instruction and absence of classroom management overhead (NHERI, 2024). According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), approximately 3.3 million students were homeschooled in the United States as of 2023, representing roughly 6% of the school-age population.
What is Memoria Press?
Memoria Press is a family-run company that started in 1994. They create classical Christian curriculum materials for homeschools and private schools. Their curriculum comes from Highlands Latin School in Louisville, Kentucky. Over half a million homeschoolers and more than 650 schools use it across the country. Memoria Press focuses on three main ideas: Christian, Classical, and Traditional. They aim to help kids grow in wisdom and virtue by studying great books, Latin, and the key cultures of Western civilization—Greek, Roman, and Hebrew. The best part? The materials are easy for parents to use, no matter their own schooling.
The Latin foundation
Latin is central to Memoria Press's teaching style, but it’s not just a tradition. They see Latin as a way to train the mind. It helps with logical thinking, builds vocabulary (over 60% of English words come from Latin), and improves grammar for clear communication. This is especially helpful for homeschoolers because the program is designed for parents who haven’t studied Latin. The lessons are scripted and sequential, so you can learn right alongside your child. Many families find Latin becomes a favorite subject, turning something that seems tough into a fun daily practice.
Curriculum structure
Every grade level includes a Curriculum Manual with daily lesson plans. This takes the stress out of planning for many homeschool parents. You’ll know exactly what to teach each day in all subjects: Latin, literature, history, geography, math, science, Christian studies, and the arts. For grades 3-9, families can pick between Classical Core (a manageable pace) or Accelerated Classical Core (for a faster pace with extra material). This choice allows families to find what works best for their child and schedule.
The bottom line
Memoria Press has one of the most developed classical Christian curricula out there, with 30 years of improvements and a supportive community. The thorough planning and scripted lessons help parents who might not have studied classical education themselves. However, the strong Christian focus and traditional methods may suit families who share those values best. If you want a rigorous, proven education based on Western civilization and Christian beliefs, Memoria Press offers everything you need.
