Beast Academy review

Beast Academy, from Art of Problem Solving, is the pick for children who are ready for harder math. The online platform runs Levels 1 to 5 for ages 6 to 13 and calls itself a comprehensive elementary math curriculum, though the company notes that many families use it as supplemental enrichment. Lessons follow illustrated storylines, and Beast Academy Online includes complete versions of the illustrated Guide books alongside more than 1,000 instructional videos. The focus is on problem solving with several methods rather than memorizing formulas, and Beast Academy says its program goes deeper than most standard elementary programs. Parents get detailed reports and a dashboard, and the company also runs live online classes with instructors for Levels 2 to 5. Pricing starts at $100 a year, which works out to about $8.33 a month. It covers math only, and the difficulty is intentional, so children who are already behind may do better with IXL first. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Parents of math-curious or advanced children who want depth and problem solving, not drills.

Price

From $100 a year for the self-paced online platform.

Starting at $100/yr
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Self-paced online math lessons and challenges for Levels 1 to 5, ages 6 to 13
• 1,000+ instructional videos
• Complete digital versions of the illustrated Beast Academy Guide books
• Detailed parent dashboard and reports
• Optional live online classes with instructors for Levels 2 to 5

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Goes deeper than most elementary math programs
• Strength: Teaches problem-solving strategies, not memorized procedures
• Strength: Works as a full curriculum or as enrichment
• Weakness: Math only
• Weakness: Problems are hard by design, which can frustrate some children
• Weakness: Sold as an annual subscription

Key facts

• Price: From $100 a year
• Ages: 6 to 13
• Levels: 1 to 5 online
• Videos: 1,000+

Where it ranks

Beast Academy is No. 4 in our Best Online Learning for Kids verdict.