The Ogburn Online School, a fully accredited private online homeschooling and distance education provider based in Jacksonville, Florida, has been named "Best Virtual and Online School" for the 2025-2026 school year by Homeschool.com. The recognition adds to a growing list of honors for the school, which has served K-12 families for more than 25 years.
Homeschool.com's annual awards highlight programs that demonstrate excellence in curriculum quality, flexibility, and support for homeschooling families nationwide. The Ogburn Online School was selected based on its self-paced learning model, multi-agency accreditation, and track record of preparing students for college, career, and military pathways.
"Being named Best Virtual and Online School by Homeschool.com is a meaningful honor, especially coming from an organization trusted by homeschooling families across the country," said Chris James, Admission Manager at The Ogburn Online School. "This recognition reflects the work our teachers, academic advisors, and support staff put in every day to help students succeed on their own terms and their own timeline."
The award recognizes The Ogburn Online School's commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education through several key features. The school holds accreditation from six recognized accrediting bodies, a distinction that the school notes exceeds what many comparable programs maintain. Its self-paced, year-round enrollment allows students up to ten months to complete a grade level, with many finishing in as little as sixteen weeks, and they can begin their studies without waiting for a traditional school calendar.
Strong college outcomes are another highlight: of Ogburn graduates who apply to college, 95% are accepted to colleges and universities nationwide, including institutions such as Florida State University and the University of Georgia. Additionally, the school offers NCAA-approved coursework, enabling student-athletes to pursue Ogburn's curriculum while maintaining NCAA eligibility, allowing them to balance academics with training and competition. Comprehensive student support is provided through certified teachers, academic advisors, technical support staff, and college counselors available throughout enrollment.
This is not the first time The Ogburn Online School has been recognized by industry organizations. The school has also been named among the nation's top accredited online schools by TheBestSchools.org, included in HowToHomeSchool.com's Best Homeschool Curriculum & Resources list, and honored by ParentsPickAwards.com as a top K-12 online school provider.
The Ogburn Online School is a fully accredited private online homeschool serving K-12 students across the United States and internationally. With more than 25 years of experience in distance education, Ogburn offers a self-paced curriculum developed by certified teachers, along with year-round enrollment, transfer credit review, and dedicated academic and technical support. The school holds accreditation from six recognized accrediting agencies, and its diploma is accepted by colleges, universities, employers, and the U.S. military nationwide. Ogburn's curriculum is also approved by the NCAA, allowing student-athletes to maintain eligibility while completing coursework on a flexible schedule.
