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Preparing a generation for a lifetime of exploration

A Place to Thrive

Atlas Elementary is a school for curious, creative, and compassionate kids. Located in the heart of St. Louis, we offer pre-kindergarten through fourth grade for the 2024-2025 school year. As our students grow, we will too by adding a grade level each year until we are a PreK-8 school.

At Atlas, we instill a love of learning in our kids while empowering them to build a healthy future for themselves, our community, and the world. We believe children learn best through authentic, hands-on experiences. Our integrated approach to teaching helps our students make real-world connections and ignites their imaginations.
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Join the Movement

We know that your child's school is one of the most important decisions you make as a family. Get to know us!
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It is easy to connect with Atlas! We offer in-person tours and have a Fall Open House for prospective families for the 2025-26 school year in grades PreK-5th. 
 
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FREE Kindergarten Readiness Kits

Atlas Public Schools wants to ensure local families are prepared for the transition to Kindergarten. We’re offering free Kindergarten Readiness kits to St. Louis City families with preschool-aged children (3-5-year-olds) who are not yet in Kindergarten. These kits include hands-on activities and supplies to help kids develop essential literacy, math, social-emotional, and motor skills. 
 
If you've signed up to tour Atlas for a prospective PreK or Kindergarten student, you'll automatically receive one of our kits! Kits are also available using the link below We'll let you know when yours is ready, and you can pick it up at Atlas. 
Request Your Free Kit!
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What's Happening At Atlas?

Growing Together at Atlas Elementary
As our students grow, so do we! Atlas will continue to expand one grade level at a time until our current fourth graders reach eighth grade, making us a PK-8 school by the 2028-29 school year.
 
Construction on the third and fourth floors of our building will begin shortly after Winter Recess, with minimal disruptions anticipated. These new spaces are designed to create a distinct middle school experience. The upper floors will feature separate reception areas, dedicated staff, and unique schedules, while before- and after-school care will remain available for all families.
 
The fourth floor will house a cafeteria with an in-house kitchen, providing a dedicated dining area for older students and a venue for family events. Middle schoolers will transition to departmentalized classes, gain access to lockers, and enjoy a variety of electives, sports, clubs, and performing arts programs.
 
While we don’t currently plan to expand to a high school, we’re committed to supporting our students as they transition to their next school. This includes guidance and assistance with charter, magnet, and private school applications.
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The Atlas Difference

Future-Ready Education

At Atlas, we prepare students for a changing world through Place-Based Learning, promoting collaboration and problem-solving; Technology Integration, enhancing digital literacy and responsibility; and Interdisciplinary Studies, connecting subjects to foster creativity, innovation, and deeper understanding.

Beyond School Programming

Atlas is reimagining the school experience with a year-round academic calendar, fun camp-like Intersession breaks, before and after-school programming, and partnerships to connect families with additional resources, supporting both students and working families beyond the traditional school day.

Rigorous and Joyful Instruction

At Atlas, we create a joyful school community where students thrive through evidence-based literacy instruction, hands-on math with interactive activities, and cultural systems that foster belonging—all designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Investing in Educators

Student success starts with talented teachers. At Atlas, we invest in our team by ensuring two adults in every classroom, ample planning time, individualized coaching, competitive salaries, and strong benefits. Our support system helps recruit, develop, and retain amazing educators.

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Come visit us!

Sometimes the best way to get a feel for the environment is to visit us in person. We offer tours Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9-10 am. Come see our school in action and meet our faculty members and co-founders by reserving your spot today!
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