Core Knowledge Schools

Core Knowledge Schools

Welcome to the Core Knowledge School Network!  

Across the country, schools like yours are empowering students with a strong foundation in Core Knowledge, cultivating curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.  

The Core Knowledge School Network was created to celebrate and support this journey, connecting you with a growing movement of educators committed to a knowledge-rich education and the transformative power it brings.  

Use the interactive map below to locate schools using the Core Knowledge approach as a means of opening the world to students.  

All schools in our directory have self-reported using the Core Knowledge Sequence framework and/or materials from the Core Knowledge Curriculum Series, including Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), Core Knowledge History & Geography (CKHG), and Core Knowledge Science (CKSci). Be sure to also explore schools that have earned awards and honors to see Core Knowledge implementation at its best. 

Search for a Core Knowledge School Near You

Select pins on the map or enter your zip code to find Core Knowledge schools near you. The map will automatically zoom to your area, display nearby school markers, and generate a list of schools below.  

To locate schools using specific Core Knowledge materials, use the filters to highlight programs such as Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), Core Knowledge History & Geography (CKHG), and Core Knowledge Science (CKSci). To see what effective, thorough implementation looks like in action, explore our Core Knowledge Schools of Distinction, recognized for exemplary use of the Core Knowledge approach.  

If your school is not yet listed, take the first step by becoming a Core Knowledge Affiliate School by completing your school profile.  

It is free, simple, and opens the door to a nationwide network of like-minded educators, giving your school visibility on the Core Knowledge School Map, access to updates, and opportunities to share your story and connect with others.

DISCLAIMER: Designation as a Core Knowledge Affiliate School indicates that a school has voluntarily completed the Core Knowledge School Profile Form and opted to be publicly connected to the Core Knowledge community. This designation does not imply endorsement, approval, or certification by the Core Knowledge Foundation or its staff. Participation as an Affiliate School within the Core Knowledge network does not represent a review or validation of curriculum implementation, instructional practices, or academic outcomes.