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Why Centennial Academy?

Centennial is an engaged and nurturing community of leaders, educators, and mentors who work closely with our scholars to help them unlock their greatest potential.

Our focus is on the whole student.  And while we are preparing them for college and career success, we are also arming them with skills that help them make a successful transition into high school. They will leave Centennial Academy with a distinct competitive advantage as well as the passion to continue unlocking their greatest potential.

WELCOME!

We are so glad you are interested in Centennial Academy. It is, no doubt, a big decision to find a school that is the best fit for your child and your family.

Centennial Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. All students must reside within the Atlanta Public Schools district to be eligible to attend. 


Conversion Charter

A conversion charter school is a charter school that previously existed as a traditional public school. The traditional public school entered into a charter to gain additional flexibility in exchange for greater accountability.

A conversion charter school shall enroll any student who resides in the attendance zone specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter. As a charter school we are also able to accept students as a school of choice outside of our designated APS zone. Transportation is not provided for scholars who reside outside of Centennial Academy's specified attendance zone.

Apply to Centennial Academy

- APS Zone Locator: Check to see if you reside in Centennial Academy's zone

APS Zone Locator

*If your address is within the Centennial Academy Zone, please move forward to the standard enrollment application.

In-zone Application

Centennial Academy Lottery Application 2025-2026

Lottery application opens January 6th and closes February 28th.

Lottery Application 2025-2026

Our 2025-26 new student application is conducted through SchoolMint. SchoolMint is an application platform that allows parents to apply to multiple schools, and for multiple students within a single application. This will make applying for any charter school within the Atlanta Public School system easier and more transparent. 

Lottery Timeline

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  • Opening of enrollment application window: Jan 06, 2025
  • Closing of enrollment application window: Feb 28, 2025
  • Release of lottery results to families: March 10, 2025
  • Accept/rescind offer deadline: March 24, 2025
  • Registration deadline for families with initial enrollment offers: March 31, 2025

Schedule a Visit

Our Family Engagement Specialist will personally walk you through campus, stopping along the way to show you areas of interest specific to your child. (Yes, children are welcome to attend!)

Schedule a Tour!

Enrollment Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

Enrollment Office Hours

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Useful Links
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How to Apply to Our Lottery

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Kinder Transition Tour & Talk Sign-Up