Atlanta Public Schools Opens Pre-K Lottery

ATLANTA, GA -- Atlanta Public Schools is accepting applications for the upcoming school year's pre-kindergarten program, the district announced Wednesday.

The APS pre-K lottery is open for prospective pupils from now until midnight March 7.

“Research shows that Pre-K programs bridge school readiness gaps and prepare students for successful educational outcomes,” Dr. Shana Weldon, an APS early learning coordinator, said in a news release. “We want all eligible families to apply for the spaces in our high-quality early learning program.”

The APS pre-K program spans 39 elementary schools, including freshly minted Jackson Primary, which is set to open in August.

For more information on the pre-K lottery and enrollment process, visit the APS website at or call 404-802-3640.

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