Apply to Atlas

Experience Atlas
We look forward to sharing more about Atlas with you! If you are a St. Louis City resident seeking a well-rounded education in a fun and joyful environment, consider becoming an Atlas family! Atlas is a public charter school in the City of St. Louis. It is free and open to all students who reside in the City of St. Louis. Please note that PreK has both free spots for families who qualify and tuition-based spots.

2025-26 Admissions Information

The 2025-26 school year begins on September 3, 2025. Atlas is currently on a waitlist for all grades PK through 5th grade. You are welcome to apply through the SchoolAppSTL site for a position on the waitlist. Seats may open up after the first week of school, and we will quickly get in touch with waitlist families should any become available.

2025-26 Admissions Information

Tours for those families interested in Atlas for the 2026-27 school year, our weekday tours will begin in late September. If you'd like to learn more about Atlas or want to sign up for a tour, use this form.

For the 2026-27 school year, cutoff dates are as follows:

PreK: Must be 4 on or by 7/31/2026 (Please note, some PreK seats are tuition-based, dependent on family income)

Kindergarten: Must be 5 on or by 7/31/2026

Admissions Process for 2026-27

Atlas will again be partnering with other St. Louis Charter Schools/Organizations to simplify the admissions process and make it easier for you! The SchoolAppSTL site allows families to apply to one or multiple charter schools using the same easy form. On average, the application takes just three minutes to complete! Families can receive offers from multiple schools, but ultimately can only select one school.

To apply to Atlas and other Charter schools, visit the website. This is the only way to apply to Atlas for the 2026-27 school year!

IMPORTANT DATES

October 1, 2025: The 2026-27 Application opens on through SchoolAppSTL

March 1, 2026: The 2026-27 Application closes

March 9, 2026: Offers will be made for those receiving spots through the lottery

March 16, 2026: Deadline to accept initial offers

After March 16, 2026: Admission will be on a rolling basis if spots are available.

For the 2025-26 school year, cutoff dates are as follows:

PreK: Must turn 4 on or by 7/31/2026

Kindergarten: Must turn 5 on or by 7/31/2026

STEP 1: Apply

STEP 2: Lottery

In cooperation with other Charter schools/networks, Atlas and all schools using the SchoolAppSTL site will have just one lottery this year.

All applications to Atlas must be received through the SchoolAppSTL site. Applications open October 1 and must be in by March 1. The Atlas Lottery will take place on March 2, 2025. Families will be notified of offers on March 9, 2026 and must accept one spot at one school by March 16, 2026. Applicants will be notified via email that they have been offered a seat.

After March 16, 2026, admissions will be on a rolling basis. Once a seat is offered, it should be accepted or declined within five business days.

Click HERE for more information on Atlas’ Enrollment and Lottery Policy.

STEP 3: Registration Process for 2026-27

STEP 4: Connect With an Atlas Team Member

Further Questions? Contact Us!

Please email [email protected] or call (314) 377-0090.