On this page
- How does Huntington work?
- Who are the tutors?
- What subjects and tests does Huntington cover?
- How much does Huntington cost?
- What are Huntington's strengths and limitations?
- Which students does Huntington suit best?
- How does Huntington compare with other centers?
- What should you ask before enrolling?
- What to do next
Short answer
Huntington Learning Center is a good fit for children who need a thorough diagnosis and a structured, tutor-led plan, especially across several subjects or before a big test. It starts with an academic evaluation, then sessions at least twice a week with tutors who hold four-year degrees and certification. The trade-off is cost: estimates run about $45 to $80 or more per hour, plus an evaluation of about $150 to $250.
Key takeaways
- Huntington starts every program with a multi-disciplinary academic evaluation.
- Tutors hold four-year degrees and state or Huntington certification, according to Huntington.
- Sessions are usually at least twice a week; there is no contract.
- Estimated cost is about $45 to $80 or more per hour, plus the evaluation.
How TaleemSquare compares
- Format
- Live one-to-one math lessons online
- Price
- From $85 a month for 2 classes a week (about $10.63 a class)
- Fees and contract
- No registration fee, no contract, cancel any month
- First step
- Free 45-minute assessment, then a 4-class money-back promise
How we wrote this
TaleemSquare offers online one-to-one tutoring, so we compete with Huntington. This review is based on Huntington's own published information and the sources listed at the end, checked in October 2026. We did not enroll a child or visit a center.
Huntington Learning Center has been around since 1977, when Raymond and Eileen Huntington opened their first center. It is still family run, and by its 40th anniversary it had nearly 300 centers across the US. Its reputation rests on one idea: test first, then teach exactly what the test shows.
This review explains how that works in practice, what it costs, and where it fits compared with other options.
How does Huntington work?
Every program starts with an academic evaluation. Huntington describes it as a number of multi-disciplinary assessments designed to show where a child is struggling and why. From the results, the center builds a personalized learning plan and meets with parents to discuss it, including pricing.
Sessions then take place at the center. Huntington's FAQ says frequency is set by the evaluation, with most students attending at least twice a week during the school year and three or more times a week in summer. Siblings or friends on the same schedule still get separate plans.
Who are the tutors?
Huntington says its tutors hold four-year college degrees and either state or Huntington certification, and that its centers are accredited by the Middle States Association or the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. That is a higher stated bar than many tutoring marketplaces, where qualifications vary widely from tutor to tutor. It is still worth asking who will work with your child and whether it will be the same person each week.
What subjects and tests does Huntington cover?
Huntington tutors students from kindergarten through grade 12, and adults. Its FAQ lists study skills, reading, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, math from elementary to advanced, and science. Test prep covers the SAT, ACT, GED, ASVAB, HSPT, ISEE and state exams. That breadth makes it a one-stop option for families with several concerns.
How much does Huntington cost?
Huntington does not publish prices; its FAQ mentions competitive hourly rates and flexible payment options. September 2026 estimates put tutoring at about $45 to $80 or more per hour, the evaluation at about $150 to $250, and SAT or ACT packages at about $1,300 for 14 hours and $2,800 for 32 hours. Two hours a week works out to roughly $360 to $640 for a four-week month. Our Huntington cost guide has the full breakdown.
What are Huntington's strengths and limitations?
Strengths
- Detailed academic evaluation that looks for the cause of a problem, not just the symptom.
- Tutors with four-year degrees and state or Huntington certification, according to Huntington.
- Covers reading, writing, math, science, study skills and many exams in one place.
- No contract; Huntington says students can stop at any time.
- Long track record and accredited centers.
Limitations
- One of the more expensive options, with an evaluation fee on top of hourly rates.
- No published prices, so comparing centers takes phone calls.
- Requires visits to a center at least twice a week.
- Session format and group size can vary, so ask how much one-to-one time your child gets.
- Quality depends on the staff at each local center.
Which students does Huntington suit best?
Huntington tends to work well for:
- Children whose difficulties are unclear, where a thorough evaluation will save time.
- Families who want help across several subjects from one provider.
- Students preparing for a specific exam who want a structured package.
- Parents who value formal tutor qualifications and regular conferences.
It is a weaker fit for a child who needs focused help in one subject, families who cannot manage several trips a week, or budgets that cannot sustain several hundred dollars a month for a school year. Those families often get further with a dedicated tutor online, such as one-to-one online math tutoring or online reading tutoring.
How does Huntington compare with other centers?
| Option | Starting point | Format | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | Multi-disciplinary academic evaluation | Tutor-led sessions at a center | About $45 to $80+ an hour |
| Sylvan Learning | Sylvan Insight assessment | Small groups, one center describes 3 students per teacher | About $50 to $75 per session |
| Kumon | Placement test | Independent worksheets plus center visits | About $150 to $200 per subject a month |
| TaleemSquare | Free 45-minute one-to-one assessment | Live one-to-one lessons online | From $85 a month for two lessons a week |
For side by side detail, see Kumon vs Huntington.
What should you ask before enrolling?
- What exactly does the evaluation test, how long does it take, what does it cost, and will I receive a written report?
- Will my child work one-to-one with the tutor, or share the session with other students?
- Who will tutor my child, and will it be the same person each week?
- How many hours do you recommend, for how long, and what result should we expect by when?
- How will you report progress to me, and how often will we meet?
- What is the hourly rate, and how does billing work if we pause or stop?
The answers tell you the real cost and how much individual teaching your child will get, which is what you are paying for.
Our verdict
Huntington is a strong choice when you need a thorough diagnosis, qualified tutors and a structured plan, especially for several subjects or a high-stakes test. Its evaluation is its biggest strength. The trade-offs are price and the commute. If your child mainly needs one subject taught well and consistently, a one-to-one online tutor can deliver similar focus for much less.
What to do next
- Book Huntington's evaluation and ask for the results and recommended hours in writing.
- Multiply the hourly rate by those hours to get the real monthly and school-year cost.
- Book a free 45-minute assessment with TaleemSquare as a comparison. Plans start at $85 a month for two live lessons a week, with no contract.
Sources
- 1.Huntington Learning Center FAQ Evaluation, tutor qualifications, frequency, subjects, test prep, hourly rates, no contract. Checked Oct 2026.
- 2.Franchising.com, Huntington celebrates 40 years (Jul 2017) Founded 1977 by Raymond and Eileen Huntington; family owned; nearly 300 centers at the time.
- 3.ThePricer, Huntington Learning Center cost (updated Sep 2026) Hourly, evaluation and test prep price estimates.
Written and fact-checked by the TaleemSquare Editorial Team
We research every figure against the provider's own pages or independent sources, list them above, and update posts when prices or policies change. See our editorial process and teaching method.
