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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

Kindergarten: Must be 5 by 10/1/25

If you are still searching for a home for the 2024-25 school year, please use the link below to apply. PLEASE NOTE, OUR PRE-K PROGRAM is full and on a waitlist. You may also schedule a tour, request more information, or register for our open house here. If we can help answer any questions on mid-year acceptances, please email us.

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

Key Dates

All charter schools using the SchoolAppSTL program will have just one lottery this year with the following key dates:

SchoolAppSTL Application Open: October 14, 2024 to March 1, 2025
Submit Applications: By March 1, 2025

Atlas Lottery: March 4, 2025 at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Receive Offers: March 7, 2025
Select one school if you've applied and been offered spots at multiple schools: March 15, 2025

After March 7, seats will be offered on a rolling basis if space exists. If offered a seat, all offers must be accepted within five (5) business days.

STEP 1: Apply

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.

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. Many of our grades are on a waitlist, but we'd be happy to discuss which grades might have openings and our enrollment process. 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.

In the event seats remain open 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.