Attending Schools and Districts
Districts Charters Micro & Private
Local School Districts Attending
Atlanta Public Schools
Clayton County Public Schools
DeKalb County Public Schools
Virtual Charter Schools Attending
Destinations Career Academy of Georgia
School Attendance Zone: Statewide
What grades are you currently enrolling: 6-12th
What grades do you serve: 6-12th
Lottery deadline: N/A
Please note this school is a virtual public school
Georgia Cyber Academy
School Attendance Zone: Statewide
What grades are you currently enrolling: K-12th
What grades do you serve: K-12th
Lottery deadline: N/S
Please note this school is a virtual public school
Georgia Connections Academy
School Attendance Zone: Statewide
What grades are you currently enrolling: K-12th
What grades do you serve: K-12th
Lottery deadline: TBD
Please note this school is a virtual public school
Charter Schools Attending
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
A constructivist school with a mission to:
- Build an empowered and inclusive community of students, parents, and educators
- Engage the whole child—intellectually, social-emotionally, and physically
- Help all students to know themselves and to be known well by their community
- Challenge each student to take an active role as an informed citizen in a global society
- Collaborate with the larger community
School Details:
- School Address:
– Elementary School: 688 Grant Street, SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
– Middle School: 820 Essie Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 - School Attendance Zone: Grant Park, Ormewood Park, Summerhill, and surrounding communities. Atlanta Public Schools
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8
- What grades do you serve: K-8
- Lottery deadline: February 8, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, Just after school care
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? Not currently, could in the future.
Atlanta SMART Academy
The mission of Atlanta SMART Academy is to use science, math and the arts to
develop all students into innovative solutions.
- School Address: 2636 MLK Jr Dr SW Atlanta, GA 30311
- School Attendance Zone: Statewide
- What grades are you currently enrolling: 5th-8th grades
- What grades do you serve: 5th-8th grades
- Lottery deadline: March 14th, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, both before and after school
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? Yes
Atlanta Unbound Academy
Atlanta Unbound Academy (AUA) is a K-8 school community that provides a rigorous, empowering, and culturally relevant education to students in Atlanta. Founded by HBCU alumni, we are uniquely positioned to mirror the experience of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) by delivering a self-empowering education to our students that doesn’t compromise academic rigor.
- School Address: 1025 McDonough Blvd SE Atlanta, GA 30316
- School Attendance Zone: Statewide
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8
- What grades do you serve: K-8
- Lottery deadline: February 20th, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, only after school care
- Do you require uniforms? No – highly recommended
- Do you provide transportation? No
Brighten Academy Charter Academy
The mission of Brighten Academy is to nurture habits of scholarship and ethical character in a joyful, engaging, rigorous, and equitable learning environment. Inspired educators, in partnership with parents and the community, will ensure measured growth in every student every year and empower students to create a brighter future for our world.
- School Address: 5897 Prestley Mill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135
- School Attendance Zone: Douglas County
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8
- What grades do you serve: K-8
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? N/A
- Do you require uniforms? N/A
- Do you provide transportation? N/A
Brookhaven International Academy Charter School
BIA is authorized by the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia. The school opened in August 2016 and is now authorized as a K-8 school and is fully accredited by Cognia. The mission of BIA is to provide students with an education that maximizes the realization of their individual talents and prepares them for success in a technology and information-driven 21st Century Economy. Our goal at BIA is to be the State Charter School of choice in Georgia.
- School Address: 186 Hunter St NW l, Norcross, GA 30071
- School Attendance Zone: Statewide
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8
- What grades do you serve: K-8
Lottery deadline: February 28th, 2025 - Do you have before and after school care? Only After-care
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
Centennial Academy
Centennial Academy is a K-8 charter with a focus on STEAM, Project-base learning, and Socio-emotional learning through a research-based curriculum, personalized learning, and innovative partnerships.
- School Address: 531 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
- School Attendance Zone: Atlanta Public Schools
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8
- What grades do you serve: K-8
- Lottery deadline: February 28th, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? We are a conversion charter school, so we provide transportation to children in the zoned area. All students from the lottery must provide their own transportation.
DeKalb Brilliance Academy
Our school empowers students to be leaders in any field they choose through combining rigorous & relevant academics with social-emotional learning. We put all of this together through our Entrepreneurial Project-based Learning, where students learn not only from their teachers and peers, but also directly from scientists, lawyers, engineers, and designers.
- School Address: 2575 Snapfinger Road, St A, Decatur, GA 30034
- School Attendance Zone: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8
- What grades do you serve: K-8
Lottery deadline: N/A - Do you have before and after school care? Yes, both before and after care
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Our public charter school focuses on building the scholarly habits, attitudes and skills young people need to succeed in college, in their communities and in life. In addition to our exemplary curriculum formulated to enhance academic achievement and leadership, scholars at DeKalb Prep participate in Audio Video Communications (AVC) Programming, college and career preparation, homework assistance and tutorial, health & wellness programs, athletics and more.
- School Address: 1402 Austin Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
- School Attendance Zone: DeKalb County
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K- 8
- What grades do you serve: K – 8
- Lottery deadline: N/A
DELTA STEAM Academy
We are the BEST in the country at producing the next generation of culturally conscious, critical and creative thinkers. We accomplish this through a STEAM immersion curriculum rooted in project based learning and character education.
- School Address: 7131 Mt. Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
- School Attendance Zone: Douglas County, Carroll County, Paulding County, South Fulton County, South Cobb County
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K – 8th
- What grades do you serve: K – 8th
- Lottery deadline: January 15th, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, both before and after care (aftercare only until 6pm daily)
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? There are a few daycare centers that provide transportation for some of our students (Inspiring Scholars, Leaders of Tomorrow, Smart Kids, Champion Karate)
Ethos Classical
Through a rigorous classical curriculum and within a structured supportive community, Ethos Classical School ensures every scholar is on the path to college and a life of opportunity.
Ethos Classical is characterized by a desire to put BOTH academics and character first. We strive to build a strong community within the school and work to actively engage our scholars in their learning. We believe that the more scholars are invested in school, the less opportunity there will be for disruption. As a result, we operate with four character values for our entire school community: Tenacity, Respect, Urgency, Eagerness.
- School Address: 2295 Springdale Circle SW Atlanta, GA 30315
- School Attendance Zone: APS, Fulton, Dekalb, Clayton, Cobb & Douglas County
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-6
- What grades do you serve: K-8
- Lottery deadline: February 21, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after care
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
Excelsior Village Academies
Our mission at Excelsior Village Academies is to provide quality K-8 school choice by offering a rigorous academic program in a community-centered learning environment. Students will develop the skills needed to thrive in college and careers.
- School Address: 5295 GA-155 N, Stockbridge, GA 30281
- School Attendance Zone: Henry County, Clayton County, Fulton County, and DeKalb County
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-6
- What grades do you serve: K-8
- Lottery deadline: February 28th, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, both after and before.
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
Genesis Innovation Academy
Genesis is a single-gender public charter school serving K-8 scholars focusing on our E5 model – Entrepreneurship, Economics, Ethics, Expression and Engineering.
- School Address: 1049 Custer Ave Atlanta, GA 30316
- School Attendance Zone: Atlanta Public Schools
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8
- What grades do you serve: K-8
- Lottery deadline: February 24th, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes,
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
International Community School
The International Community School (ICS) is a public charter school in DeKalb County, Georgia serving students in grades K-5. ICS was strategically designed in 2002 to bring together refugee, immigrant and local children in an academically challenging and nurturing environment. Today, the school serves more than 400 students annually representing more than 30 nationalities and speaking 25 languages.
- School Address: 2418 Wood Trail Ln, Decatur, GA 30033
- School Attendance Zone: Dekalb County
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-5th
- What grades do you serve: K-5th
- Lottery deadline: Kindergarten –November 30, 2024 (all applications after the deadline will be added to our waitlist) 1st-5th deadline will be February 5,2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after-school care
- Do you require uniforms? Yes (Monday – Thursday)
- Do you provide transportation? Yes
International Academy of Smyrna
The International Academy of Smyrna is a community partnership which provides an engaging, student-centered environment and rigorous curriculum that promotes the development of critical thinking skills. At IAS we are focused on developing global scholars who are change agents, critical thinkers, and well-rounded citizens.
- School Address: 2144 South Cobb Drive Smyrna Ga, 30080
- School Attendance Zone: Cobb County
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-5
- What grades do you serve: K-5
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, both before and after school
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
Ivy Preparatory Academy
Ivy Preparatory Academy is the first charter school dedicated to empowering young girls through a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. We foster a culture of academic excellence and leadership, preparing our scholars to succeed in college and beyond. We focus on individualized learning, STEAM education, and character development to make a positive global impact.
- School Address: 1807 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
- School Attendance Zone: DeKalb, City of Atlanta, South Fulton, and Clayton County
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8
- What grades do you serve: K-8
- Lottery deadline: February 21, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, before and after school.
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? Yes, we provide transportation at cluster locations
KIPP Atlanta Schools
KIPP STRIVE Primary School
- School Address: 1448 Lucile Ave SW Atlanta, Georgia 30310
- School Attendance Zone: APS
- What grades do you serve: K-4
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
KIPP Vision Primary School
- School Address: 660 McWilliams Rd SE. Atlanta GA 30315.
- School Attendance Zone: APS
- What grades do you serve: K-4
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
KIPP WAYS Primary School
- School Address: 350 Temple St NW, Atlanta GA 30314
- School Attendance Zone: APS
- What grades do you serve: K-4
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
KIPP STRIVE Academy
- School Address: 1444 Lucile Ave SW, Atlanta GA 30310
- School Attendance Zone: APS
- What grades do you serve: 5th-8th
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
KIPP Vision Academy
- School Address: 660 McWilliams Rd SE. Atlanta GA 30315
- School Attendance Zone: APS
- What grades do you serve: 5th-8th
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
KIPP WAYS Academy
- School Address: 350 Temple St NW, Atlanta GA 30314
- School Attendance Zone: APS
- What grades do you serve: 5th-8th
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
KIPP South Fulton Academy
- School Address: 1286 E Washington Ave East Point GA 30344
- School Attendance Zone: Fulton County
- What grades do you serve: 5th-8th
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School
- School Address: 98 Anderson Ave NW Atlanta, GA 30314
- School Attendance Zone: APS
- What grades do you serve: 9th-12th
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
KIPP Soul Primary School
- School Address: 1445 Maynard Rd NW Atlanta GA 30331
- School Attendance Zone: APS
- What grades do you serve: K-4th
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
KIPP Soul Academy
- School Address: 1445 Maynard Rd NW. Atlanta GA 30331
- School Attendance Zone: APS
- What grades do you serve: 5th-8th
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
Liberation Academy
At Liberation Academy, we have high expectations for our students and even higher expectations of our school leaders, teachers and staff. We pride ourselves on providing academic excellence while educating the whole child to gain confidence while mastering content.
- School Address: 1743 Hardin Ave, College, Park, GA 30337
- School Attendance Zone: Statewide
- What grades are you currently enrolling: 5th and 7th Grade
- What grades do you serve: 5th-8th Grade
- Lottery deadline: March 26th, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, both before and after school
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? Yes
Liberty Classical Schools
Atlanta Classical Academy
The mission of Atlanta Classical Academy is to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
- School Address: 3260 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
- School Attendance Zone:Atlanta public schools
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-12
- What grades do you serve: K-12
- Lottery deadline: February 28, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school care
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? Yes but limited
Northwest Classical Academy
The mission of Northwest Classical Academy is to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
- School Address: 3010 Cobb Pkwy N, Kennesaw, GA 30152
- School Attendance Zone: Statewide
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-11 for 2025-26
- What grades do you serve: K-11 for 2025-26, will scale to K-12 for 2026-27
- Lottery deadline: February 28, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school care
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? Yes but limited
Fayette Classical Academy
The mission of Atlanta Classical Academy is to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
- School Address: 551 New Hope Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214
- School Attendance Zone: Fayette, Coweta, Clayton, Henry, Spalding, and Fulton counties AND the City of Atlanta
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-6
- What grades do you serve: K-6 for 2025-26, will scale to K-12 by adding one grade per year
- Lottery deadline: February 14, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school care
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? Yes but limited
PEACE Academy Charter
PEACE Academy Charter is a free public Charter School located in Southeast Atlanta. We are an inclusive community that celebrates our identities through daily cultural studies with an Afrocentric Curriculum. Students experience a holistic understanding of their impact on the world and are exposed to opportunities that widen their perspectives and help them develop a positive awareness of themselves. Our problem-based learning and field experiences prepare students to lead within our communities and beyond.
- School Address: 1954 Candler Rd, Decatur GA 30032
- School Attendance Zone: Statewide
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-5
- What grades do you serve: K-4 (we increase a grade level every year until we reach K-8)
- Lottery deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school.
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No, but we have partnerships with providers.
Resurgence Hall Charter School
Within a structured, joyful, and values-based school community, and with an absolute focus on academic achievement, Resurgence Hall educates every K-8 student for success in high school, college, and life.
- School Address: 1706 Washington Rd, East Point, GA 30344
- School Attendance Zone: Statewide
- What grades are you currently enrolling:K-8th
- What grades do you serve: K-8th
- Lottery deadline: February 3, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school.
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
Sankofa Montessori
At Sankofa Montessori, we bridge standards-based instruction with the Montessori approach to provide a culturally responsive, child- and family-centered education that empowers every child with the knowledge, skills, and agency to lead a life of purpose.
- School Address: 5881 Phillips Dr, Forest Park, GA 30297
- School Attendance Zone: Statewide
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-4th
- What grades do you serve: K-6th
- Lottery deadline: January 31st, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? In-house aftercare until 6pm
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
Tapestry Public Charter School
The mission of Tapestry Public Charter School is to offer an inclusive, individualized learning environment that is academically engaging, both for neurotypical students and those on the autism spectrum, and to create a positive school culture that empowers all students to take possession of their innate talents and become creative builders of their own future.
- School Address: 3130 Raymond Dr, Doraville, GA 30340
- School Attendance Zone: DeKalb County Public Schools
- Enrolling the following grades: 6-12
- What grades do you serve: 6-12
- Lottery deadline: February 13, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
The Anchor School
The Anchor School is a village of educators, families, and community members that partners with 6th through 12th-grade students who are developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond. Through our commitment to excellent instruction, community partnerships, and holistic student development, we cultivate anchors that build a more just and equitable future.
- School Address: 2460 Wesley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30035
- School Attendance Zone: Statewide
- What grades are you currently enrolling: 6th and 7th Grade
- What grades do you serve: 6th – 12th
- Lottery deadline: February 7th, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, before and after school.
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? Yes
The GLOBE Academy
The GLOBE Academy is a dual language immersion charter school serving Kindergarten–8th Grade students in the DeKalb County School District of Metro Atlanta, Georgia. The GLOBE Academy fosters Global Learning Opportunities through Balanced Education for children of all backgrounds. With a focus on dual-language immersion, an experiential-learning model and a constructivist approach, GLOBE inspires students to be high-performing lifelong learners equipped to make a positive impact in the world.
- School Addresses:
– Lower Campus – 2225 Heritage Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30345/New Location: 2025-2026 (K-4th): 1985 Azalea Circle Decatur, GA 30033
– Upper Campus- 4105 Briarcliff Road NE Atlanta, GA 30345
- School Attendance Zone: DeKalb County Public Schools
- What grades are you currently enrolling: Kindergarten through 8th
- What grades do you serve: Kindergarten through 8th
- Lottery deadline: February 18, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, before and after school
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? Transportation Ridership Program includes morning and afternoon bus transportation between a satellite hub and the Lower and Upper GLOBE campuses
The Museum School of Avondale Estates
The mission of The Museum School of Avondale Estates is to inspire students, teachers and the community to collaborate to develop strong critical thinking, interpersonal and academic skills in our students, which will prepare them for real-world success.
The Museum School partners with local museums, cultural institutions and organizations to get students out of the classroom and truly engaged in hands-on learning. Bi-weekly learning expeditions and quarterly Exhibit Nights ensure that students are active learners.
- School Address: 923 Forrest Blvd Decatur, GA 30030
- School Attendance Zone: DeKalb County Public Schools
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8th
- What grades do you serve: Kindergarten – 8th grade
- Lottery deadline: February 7, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, before and after school
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
The Kindezi Schools
Kindezi West
At Kindezi West, we believe that while on the quest to excellence, representation matters. We proudly create experiences that allow our geniuses to see themselves in multiple positions of excellence. Our geniuses can do and be anything that they desire, and it is our privilege to be able to provide an environment that fosters their individual gifts! We look forward to working in partnership with you to make our community even stronger. Panda power!
- School Address: 286 Wilson Mill Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
- School Attendance Zone: Atlanta Public Schools
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8
- What grades do you serve: K-8
- Lottery deadline: February 28th, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
Kindezi O4W
Welcome to the beehive! At Kindezi O4W we use a STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, Mathematics) lens to cultivate the genius in all of our incredible students. Our amazing staff are the lifeblood of our school community, and we proudly partner with our first-rate families to support our geniuses in a holistic way. We can’t wait for you to join us in our quest to transform education!
- School Address: 386 Pine St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
- School Attendance Zone: Atlanta Public Schools
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8
- What grades do you serve: K-8
- Lottery deadline: February 28th, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
Kindezi at Gideons
Welcome to the home of the Wolfpack! Kindezi at Gideons is a place where ALL students receive a genius awakening education in a joy-filled environment. It’s a place where we thrive on community partnerships to help serve our school community, and a place where we take P.R.I.D.E in all that we do. Kindezi at Gideons is a place where YOU belong!
- School Address: 897 Welch St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
- School Attendance Zone: Atlanta Public Schools (Carver Cluster)
- What grades are you currently enrolling: PreK through 5th grades
- What grades do you serve: PreK through 5th grades
- Lottery deadline: No lottery but attendance is accepted via school administrative transfer
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
The Simple Vue Academy
At The Simple Vue Academy, we’re not just preparing students for the future—we’re empowering them to create it. Discover a revolutionary learning experience where your child will master cutting-edge STREAM skills, launch real businesses, and transform challenges into opportunities that can change their life and our community. The Simple Vue Academy’s mission is to create a sustainable pathway to entrepreneurship by providing scholars grade 6-12 with a STREAM based education, guidance on business and financial management and a village of support.
- School Address: Douglas or Paulding County
- School Attendance Zone: Douglas, Cobb, Paulding and Fulton County
- What grades are you currently enrolling: 6th and 7th
- What grades do you serve: 6th-12th
- Lottery deadline: January 9th
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school
- Do you require uniforms? Dress code
- Do you provide transportation? Yes
The Wright Community School
The Wright Community School is a 6th-12th grade charter school approved by the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia, open to all middle and high school students in Clayton, DeKalb, and Henry Counties. As a post-secondary exploration school, we create a unique space for students to discover who they are, empowered by our mission to help students grow, explore, and excel – what we proudly call “The Wright Way.”
- School Address: Clayton County Area
- School Attendance Zone: Clayton, Henry and DeKalb
- What grades are you currently enrolling: 6th and 7th
- What grades do you serve: 6th-12th
- Lottery deadline: January 1st
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Dress code
- Do you provide transportation? Yes
Utopian Academy for the Arts (Elementary School)
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School is a premier performing arts school in Clayton County, GA. Our school has entertainment industry partnerships and a rich curriculum that supports the growth and development of the whole child as an artist, a leader, and a life-long learner. In fact, we refer to our students as scholars, and have high expectations for their behavior and progress in the classroom. Industry partnerships include the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta Music Project, KidNation, and Trilith Studios.
- School Address: 2750 Forest Parkway Ellenwood, GA 30294
- School Attendance Zone: Clayton
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-4th
- What grades do you serve: K-5th
- Lottery deadline: Lottery Unavailable
Utopian Academy for the Arts (Middle School)
Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School offers a proven pipeline to competitive magnet high schools, private high schools, top colleges, and arts careers. We are not afraid to work out- of-the-box to develop the talents of our scholars. Our engaging environment inspires our young creatives to excel onstage and in the classroom. Children of all learning abilities are welcome to enroll in our middle school. Our program does not require auditions or admission tests to attend. Industry partnerships include the Atlanta Music Project, Clayton State University, the Ludacris Foundation, the Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation, Georgia Film Academy, Trilith Studios, and UNCF.
School Address: 2750 Forest Parkway Ellenwood, GA 30294
School Attendance Zone: Clayton
What grades are you currently enrolling: 6th-8th
What grades do you serve: 6th-8th
Lottery deadline: Lottery Unavailable
Utopian Academy for the Arts (High School)
The Utopian Academy for the Arts High School provides a high quality and innovative high school program that will lead to the successful transition to post-secondary education and career pathways that offer academic advancement and career growth potential. By utilizing an industry specific hands-on approach to learning, students will develop an understanding and appreciation for the entertainment industry. Industry partnerships include the Atlanta Technical College, Morehouse College, the Ludacris Foundation, the Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation, Georgia Film Academy, and Trilith Studios.
School Address: 2299 Old Rex Morrow Road Morrow, GA 30260
School Attendance Zone: Clayton
What grades are you currently enrolling: 9th-11th
What grades do you serve: 9th-12th
Lottery deadline: Lottery Unavailable
Wesley International Academy
Wesley International Academy is an Atlanta public charter school for Kindergarten through 8th grade. Located within the Maynard H. Jackson High School cluster, Wesley International Academy is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World Programme School, serving more than 750 students. Wesley’s mission is to develop the whole child through an international lens, focused on academics, language acquisition, equitable (and diverse) learning, and a better understanding that personal wellness is integral to student success.
- School Address: 211 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
- School Attendance Zone: Atlanta Public Schools
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8
- What grades do you serve: K-8
- Lottery deadline: February 28, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, before and after school
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Westside Atlanta Charter School fosters a diverse, tight-knit community of lifelong learners, giving each child an excellent academic experience that builds curiosity, critical thinking, and character.
- School Address: 2250 Perry Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30318
- School Attendance Zone: Atlanta Public School
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K – 6
- What grades do you serve: K – 8
- Lottery deadline: February 28, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school.
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
ZEST Preparatory Academy
ZEST Preparatory Academy provides a tuition-free, joyful learning experience for Douglas County K-5 students with a strong academic foundation focusing on literacy and leadership.
- School Address: 3130 Golf Ridge Blvd. Douglasville, GA 30135
- School Attendance Zone: Douglas County
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-5
- What grades do you serve: K-5
- Lottery deadline: February 28, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school.
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
Microschools Attending
Kingdom Seed Christian Academy
Kingdom Seed Christian Academy is a learner-driven, Multi-Ethnic Microschool and Homeschooling Community that learns, grows, and does life together. Parents and teachers partner together to provide hands-on, project-based learning experiences along with self-paced academics so children learn and grow at their own pace.
- School Address: 1326 Janmar Rd, Snellville, GA 30078
- What grades are you currently enrolling: PreK-8th grade
- What grades do you serve: PreK-8th grade
- Do you have before and after-school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
Ladies of Favor Dream Academy
Ladies of Favor Dream Academy is an elite private Christian school providing an enriched structured learning environment that educates, empowers, and exposes girls to greatness. We are a school of excellence committed to offering girls K-8th grade a quality education while providing spiritual, social, and emotional support.
- School Address: 4295 Hendrix Dr, Forest Park, GA 30297
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-5th
- What grades do you serve: K-8th
- Enrollment deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? Yes
PASS Pod by PASS Network
- School Address: 3535 S. Fulton Avenue, Hapeville, GA 30345
- What grades are you currently enrolling: 3rd-8th
- What grades do you serve: 3rd-8th
- Enrollment deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? Yes
The Ferguson School
- School Address: 308 Clairemont Avenue Decatur, GA 30030
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-5th
- What grades do you serve: K-5th
- Enrollment deadline: Rolling Admissions
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, just after school care
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? Yes
TREAD Academy
- School Address: 2240 W Park Pl. Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
- What grades are you currently enrolling: PreK-12th
- What grades do you serve: PreK-12th
- Enrollment deadline: April 30th, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes, before and after school
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? Yes
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? Yes but limited
The NIA School
Nia School is a neurodiversity-affirming, small-group learning center whose mission is to create a joy-filled, hands-on learning environment designed for autistic students. Our students have 1:1 support staff and courses facilitated by teachers and communication specialists.
- School Address: 308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
- School Attendance Zone: N/A
- What grades are you currently enrolling: 2nd-8th
- What grades do you serve: 2-8
- Enrollment deadline: March 15th
- Do you have before and after-school care? no
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
Spectacular Start
Spectacular Start is an innovative alternative to traditional public schooling for children ages 5 through 7 in Atlanta, Georgia. Our homeschool learning pod is designed to provide personalized and tailored education, giving children the attention and care they need to grow and develop in a nurturing environment. We believe that every child is unique and deserves to be treated as such. That’s why we strive to create an environment that is conducive to learning, growth, and exploration
- School Address: 532 Cleveland Ave Atlanta, Ga 30315
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K – 2nd
- What grades do you serve: K – 2nd
- Enrollment deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after-school care? N/A
- Do you require uniforms? N/A
- Do you provide transportation? N/A
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? N/A
Heartwood ALC
Heartwood Agile Learning Center is an independent microschool for self-directed learners. We recognize that students are complex and dynamic people, with desires, interests, creativity, potential, and needs for agency and connection. We aspire to be a community where families and facilitators partner together to help young people define their life goals and find authentic and fulfilling roles in their communities. We aim to cultivate a space where students have agency to shape their own learning, and where they can experience trust and care as they grow.
- School Address: 3983 Church Street, Clarkston, GA, 30021. Our school is in the DeKalb County School District.
- What grades are you currently enrolling: 1st – 12th
- What grades do you serve: We currently serve grades 1st – 12th. Our community is intentionally mixed-age/mixed-grade.
- Enrollment deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after-school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? N/A
Tamu Sana Kanyama Preparatory Academy of Creative Arts and Media Technology
TSK Prep is a Creative Arts High School ; its Curriculum is Culturally Relevant, College Preparatory and Individualized. Our school has been Molding Scholars and building Legacy Since 2008.
- School Address: 967 Dewey St. Atlanta, Ga. 30310
- What grades are you currently enrolling: 9th-11th
- What grades do you serve: 9th-12th
- Enrollment deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after-school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? N/A
Tutor Tots Online
Tutor Tots Online is a virtual learning pod for children aged 4 to 6, offering small-group, live online classes and self-paced courses designed to build essential skills in reading, math, science, and social studies. Our interactive sessions combine structured lessons with hands-on activities and social time, keeping young learners engaged and excited to learn.
- School Address: Online/Virtual
- What grades are you currently enrolling: Pre-K and Kindergarten
- What grades do you serve: Pre-K and Kindergarten
- Enrollment deadline: Rolling Admissions
- Do you have before and after-school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? N/A
Academy of Creatives
Academy of Creatives is a nontraditional creative hands-on STEAM base learning center that caters to neurodivergent and neurotypical learners. Learners have access to individualized learning paths, small class sizes, one-on-one support and the opportunity to spark their creativity and innovation.
- School Address: 6450 Schomburg Rd Columbus,GA 31907
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8th
- What grades do you serve: K-8th
- Enrollment deadline: Rolling Admissions
- Do you have before and after-school care? Yes, after-school care
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? N/A
Alectrix Preparatory
Alectrix Preparatory is a K-6 learning pod and microschool, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia that provides families with an individualized education that meets students where they are. We serve neurotypical students and students presenting with dyslexia, dysgraphia, anxiety, ADHD, non-verbal processing disorder(NVLD), or mild processing challenges. We prioritize an individualized approach to learning within our supportive community, ensuring our students thrive not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.
- School Address: Lawrenceville area
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-6th
- What grades do you serve: K-6th
- Enrollment deadline: Rolling Admissions
- Do you have before and after-school care? Yes, after-school tutoring
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? N/A
TwiddleU Learning Academy
TwiddleU Learning Academy is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides K-5 education for both neurotypical and neurodiverse children in the greater Atlanta area. We create individualized learning plans for each student and use fun and innovative ways for children to learn. For students in need of additional support, speech therapy is provided and RBTs can accompany learners to class. Parents can choose from 2, 3, or 5 day weekly enrollment. We accept Georgia Special Needs Scholarships (SB10) and tuition assistance is provided for families in need.
- School Address: 605 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd NW, Suite 100, Lilburn GA 30047
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-5th
- What grades do you serve: K-5th
- Enrollment deadline: August 1st, 2025
- Do you have before and after-school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? Yes
St. John the Baptist Hybrid School
St. John the Baptist Hybrid School is a PK-12th grade Catholic hybrid homeschool program located in Kennesaw. We are the only Cognia-accredited Catholic hybrid in Cobb County. Our classes are taught by trained and certified teachers on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We offer a high level of rigor in partnership with homeschool families who are seeking accredited classes.
- School Address: 1210 Wooten Lake Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
- What grades are you currently enrolling: Pre-K-12th
- What grades do you serve: Pre-K-12th
- Enrollment deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after-school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? N/A
Little Forest School
Little Forest School (LFS) is a nature immersion school. We offer half-day enrollment for children ages 2-6 and a full-day program for students from 5-10. It was created to be a place where children feel a deep sense of belonging in the natural world and within a community of people. All learning will take place outside whenever possible, rain or shine. We wear lots of layers, move our bodies a lot and stay in the sun in the colder months. We stay in the shade, incorporate lots of water and ice play, and focus on fine motor activities in the warmer months. We wear full rainsuits and boots on rainy days and put up tarps to eat under. We will spend about 90% or more of our days outside and reserve inside for high winds, rain under 50 degrees or thunder and lightning.
- School Address: 2089 Ponce De Leon Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30030, We rent space at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany though we are not affiliated and are non-secular.
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-2nd
- What grades do you serve: K-2nd (please note that they do have the ability to accommodate higher grades)
- Enrollment deadline: Rolling Admissions
- Do you have before and after-school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? No, but this school is outside, so students must dress for the weather
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? N/A
LEAD Academy
LEAD Academy is a micro-school that provides an inclusive environment that welcomes scholars with various learning abilities. In addition to a strong focus on Literacy, our school model includes sensory integration and social skills training for all learners. We believe in building a foundation of love, modeling excellence in all that we do, accepting each scholar as they are, and developing lifelong learners.
- School Address: 2600 Flat Shoals Road College Park, Ga 30349
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K
- What grades do you serve: K-1st
- Enrollment deadline: N/A
- Do you have before and after-school care? Yes, only after-school care
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? N/A
Brave Place Learning Space
Legacy Learning Labs
STRIVE
Triumph School
Private Schools Attending
Academe of the Oaks
Academe of the Oaks offers a nurturing environment where small class sizes allow for individualized attention. Students engage in a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes project-based learning and the use of primary sources over textbooks. Each student benefits from one-on-one faculty advising, fostering personal growth and academic excellence. Our mission is to provide students with the tools they need to prepare for the changes and challenges they will encounter in our ever-evolving world.
- School Address: 146 New Street, Decatur, GA 30030
- What grades are you currently enrolling: 9th-12th
- What grades do you serve: 9th-12th
- Enrollment deadline: February 14th, 2025
- Do you have before and after school care? Homework sessions after school
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? Yes
Camp Jewell House
Camp Jewell House’s mission is to guide scholars in developing stalwart character in a loving, nurturing and educational environment that maintains the highest degree of integrity.
- School Address: 1151 Flat Shoals Rd., Conyers, GA 30013
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-12th
- What grades do you serve: K-12th
- Enrollment deadline: Rolling admissions
- Do you have before and after school care? Yes
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? Yes
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? Yes
City of Knowledge School
- School Address: 4255 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lilburn, GA 30047
- What grades are you currently enrolling: PreK-8th
- What grades do you serve: PreK-8th
- Enrollment deadline: January 1st, 2024
- Do you have before and after school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? Yes
Berean Christian Junior Academy
At Berean Christian Junior Academy (BCJA), academic success is achieved by inspiring young people in grades K-8 through a rigorous curriculum as well as through instruction and mentoring by exemplary christian teachers. Our intentional approach creates a more engaged student who is better prepared for high school and beyond.
- School Address: 401 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr. NW Atlanta, Ga 30318
- School Attendance Zone: Atlanta Public Schools
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-8th
- What grades do you serve: K-8th
- Enrollment deadline: August 1st
- Do you have before and after-school care? Yes, students can arrive as early as 6:45am. We have aftercare until 6pm M-TH and 5pm on Friday.
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? Yes, based on location and number of students from that area.
The Waldorf School of Atlanta
Located in Decatur and part of an international movement of Waldorf schools, our mission is to develop our students’ will to become life-long learners by fostering their ability to think with clarity, feel with compassion, and act with purpose in the world. We provide students with a developmental curriculum that meets the whole child – head, heart and hands. From early childhood through middle school, Waldorf classes go far beyond the routine dispensing of academic information. Progressively, they also develop the nimble, humane, and discerning minds these young people will need in an unpredictable future. Our teachers steadily build each student’s individual capacity for sensitive engagement, original thinking, clear reasoning, and — most importantly — the initiative and ability to translate thoughts into action. Waldorf protects childhood by introducing skills and concepts at a cognitively appropriate pace and developmental level. Over many years, Waldorf schools have proved that such learning lasts!
- School Address: 827 Kirk Road, Decatur 30030
- What grades are you currently enrolling: Age 2 to 8th Grade
- What grades do you serve: Age 2 to 8th Grade
- Enrollment deadline: February 12, 2025
- Do you have before and after-school care? Yes
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? N/A
T.H.R.I.V.E Christian Academy
Our school’s mission is to be a Christ-centered school where Integrity honors God and academic excellence meets character development.
We commit to: Empowering students to grow in Excellence and faith. Inspiring awareness of history and culture, preparing our students to contribute to society with Victory and Respect for all.
Through intentional interactions and authentic experiences, we expose students to a future full of opportunities.
- School Address: 6175 Lawrenceville Hwy., Tucker, GA 30084
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-12th
- What grades do you serve: K-12th
- Enrollment deadline: 10/15
- Do you have before and after-school care? Yes
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? Yes
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? Yes
Brightmont Academy
At Brightmont Academy, our mission is to provide customized one-to-one instruction to help as many students as possible reach their full academic potential and prepare for college and career. Brightmont Academy was founded in 1999. Since then, the organization has grown to offer one-to-one instruction in 20 campuses in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington. Every day for 25 years, we have seen the positive results of this approach and we are proud to have helped more than 4,000 students find their paths to becoming more confident and successful learners. Students needing a different educational environment find that Brightmont Academy’s full-time program works. Full-time, one-to-one instruction enables 1st to 12th grade students to complete all grade-required coursework and build self-confidence for lifelong learning success. As an accredited private school, our curriculum includes math, language arts, science, social studies, foreign language, and electives for 1st through 12th grade. In addition, we offer Advanced Placement and Honors courses.
- School Address for Atlanta Campus: 1161 Concord Rd SE Suite 100 Smyrna, GA 30080
- School Address for Alpharetta Campus: 1230 Upper Hembree Road, Suite 101 Roswell, GA 30076
- What grades do you serve: K-12th
- What grades are you currently enrolling: K-12th
- Enrollment deadline: Rolling admissions
- Do you have before and after-school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? No
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? Yes
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School is a Catholic learning community that educates young people of limited economic means, of any faith or creed, to become men and women for and with others. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with a relevant work study experience, students graduate prepared for college and life.
- School Address: 222 Piedmont Ave NE; Atlanta, GA 30308
- What grades do you serve: 9th – 12th
- What grades are you currently enrolling: 9th and 10th
- Enrollment deadline: February 7th
- Do you have before and after-school care? No
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? Yes
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy International
Lighthouse Prep ignites children’s creativity and curiosity! This vibrant school for 2nd-12th graders provides a nurturing environment where education stretches beyond conventional boundaries. By incorporating arts, STEM, and hands-on learning across academic subjects, students engage deeply with the curriculum in a way that fuels their passions and fosters genuine understanding. Field trips and daily genius studios further enrich this dynamic learning experience, connecting classroom activities to real-world challenges and inspiring lifelong exploration.
- School Address: 308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
- What grades do you serve: 2nd – 12th
- What grades are you currently enrolling: 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment deadline: Rolling admissions
- Do you have before and after-school care? Yes
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? N/A
St. Benedict’s Episcopal School
St. Benedict’s Episcopal School develops confident, curious, compassionate, independent thinkers, respectful of diversity and grounded in faith.
- School Address: 2160 Cooper Lake Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
- What grades do you serve: Pre-K – 8th
- What grades are you currently enrolling: Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment deadline: Preschool 1’s through PreK 4’s applications will be due on January 21, 2025. Kindergarten through 8th grade applications will be due on February 6, 2025. After these dates, applications will continue to be accepted if spaces remain.
- Do you have before and after-school care? Yes
- Do you require uniforms? Yes
- Do you provide transportation? No
- Do you provide tuition assistance or financial aid? N/A
Grow Montessori School
Midtown International Academy
Polyglots Academy Inc.
SOAR Academy Augusta
Homeschool Support/Co-ops/Associations
Petitioning Public Charter Schools
(These schools are hoping to opening in 2026-2027 school year)
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Creative Pulse Academy International Charter School
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Academy for Innovation in Medicine (GAC)
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Spark Academy of Finance and Entrepreneurship
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The Love & Liberation Academy
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The Meliora School