Atlas Public Schools

Atlas was founded in 2021 for curious, creative, and compassionate kids.  We are located next to Union Station, in the accessible and resource-rich St. Louis Central Corridor. We are free, public, and open to all. 

Our team works to instill a love of learning in our students while empowering them to build a healthy future for themselves, our community, and the world. Atlas currently serves 420 students in PreKindergarten through fourth grade. We will add a grade level each year (i.e. 5th grade for 2025-26) and plan to evolve into a comprehensive PK-8 school.

At Atlas, we leverage the unique resources of our amazing city to provide unforgettable learning opportunities for our kids through place-based learning. Our school model is designed to ensure that our students are academically exceptional, creative and critical thinkers, lifelong learners, culturally competent citizens, well-rounded individuals, and collaborative team members.

The Atlas Difference

We are reimagining education in St. Louis thanks to a variety of programs and priorities:  

• 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.