Apply to Attend an APS Charter School

2024-25 APPLICATION

The initial new student application window for the 2024-25 school year will be open from January 3, 2024 until February 29, 2024.  The initial admissions lottery results from all schools will be released in SchoolMint on March 11, 2024.  Applications to schools after the initial lottery may be placed on schools' wait lists if no spaces are available.

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KNOW YOUR OPTIONS

Make a list of schools.  Research your school options and know where you want to apply for the before the application opens. Check out the list of participating charter schools and visit the APS School Finder to learn more about each school and your other school options.  You can also visit schools in person by consulting a calendar of individual school information sessions, and there is also an Atlanta School Choice Expo organized by community partners that is scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2024.  

APS neighborhood schools.  Traditional APS neighborhood schools have a defined attendance zone, and you can enroll in your zoned school at any time during the year. You can find out which is your zoned APS school by visiting the APS School Zone Locator. To learn more about applying to or enrolling in an APS neighborhood school and/or other APS school options, please visit the district's Enrollment & Registration page.