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Experience Atlas

We look forward to sharing more about Atlas with you! If you are a resident of St. Louis City looking for a school that offers a well-rounded education in a fun and joyful environment, become 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. If you'd like to learn more about Atlas or want to sign up for a tour, click the button below!

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

PreK: Must be 4 by 10/1/25 (Please note, some PreK seats are tuition-based, dependent on family income)

Kindergarten: Must be 5 by 10/1/25

Admissions Process for 2025-26

This year, Atlas has partnered with 12 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 2025-26 school year!

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

PreK: Must turn 4 by 10/1/25

Kindergarten: Must turn 5 by 10/1/25

STEP 1: Apply

Atlas is a public charter school in the City of St. Louis. It is free for Kindergarten through 5th grade and open to all students who reside in the City. Please note that some PreK spots are tuition-based and dependent on family income.

To apply for the 2025-26 school year, visit the SchoolAppSTL site.

If you are still searching for a home for the 2024-25 school year, please email us for potential availability. Email us for more information.

STEP 2: Lottery

In cooperation with 12 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 14 and must be in by March 1. The Atlas Lottery will take place on March 4, 2025. Families will be notified of offers on March 7, and must accept one spot at one school by March 15, 2025. Applicants will be notified via email that they have been offered a seat.

After March 15, 2025, 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 2025-26

STEP 4: Connect With an Atlas Team Member

Further Questions? Contact Us!

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