Las Vegas’ Sunrise Mountain Homeschool Co-Op Grows to More Than 300 Families

Local Homeschool News: Nevada

One Facebook post turned into a thriving homeschool community in Las Vegas. Sunrise Mountain Homeschool Co-Op on the city’s east side has grown to more than 300 families in five years (FOX5).

Founder Amanda Dillion was looking for friends for her children. She connected online with a retired teacher who wanted playmates for her grandkids, and the two met at a park. That first meetup of five families became a regular event.

As the group grew, it wanted to offer real classes, not just playtime, so it moved from the hot park to the lobby of a recreation center. Families now gather three or more times a week for social time, play dates, and learning.

Dillion said many families joined because their children needed more support than they were getting, such as kids with special needs or those who had fallen behind. Students told FOX5 they enjoy learning at their own pace and making friends. One said, “You can learn math in the kitchen. You can learn science outside.”

The co-op accepts new families year-round. FOX5 also noted a 2024 U.S. Census Bureau report showing about 6% of Nevada families use home-based education. For more on homeschooling in the state, see our Nevada Homeschool Laws page.

Sources:

• Alexis Fernandez, “Sunrise Mountain Homeschool Co-Op grows to 300+ families in Las Vegas,” FOX5 Las Vegas, August 10, 2026