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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.

 

For the current school year, Atlas is 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 become available during the school year, and we will promptly contact waitlist families should any openings arise. For 2026-27 admissions information, please see below.

 

2026-27 Admissions Information

Atlas is growing to 6th grade for the 2026-27 school year! Weekday tours for those families interested in PK-6th grade at Atlas for the 2026-27 school year, are now available for booking! 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 partner with other St. Louis charter schools and 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 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 2026-27 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

Further Questions?  Contact Us!

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