Atlanta Public Schools runs the city's public schools. Fall break is Oct. 14-16; Thanksgiving break Nov. 23-27. Find your zone school and enroll online.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Sources: Atlanta Public Schools, its 2026-2027 student calendar (PDF) and the National Center for Education Statistics.
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) runs the public schools in the city of Atlanta. It is a city school district, separate from the county school systems around it. Federal data for the 2023-24 school year counts 86 APS schools in the city, from neighborhood elementary schools to charter and partner schools, with about 49,100 students.
Every public school in Atlanta, with its zone and report card: our Atlanta public schools guide.
Who to call
- Atlanta Public Schools: atlantapublicschools.us
- Find your zone school: the APS School Zone Locator
- Enroll a new student: the online New Student Enrollment application, then call the school with your application number
- School ratings: Georgia Department of Education CCRPI reports
The 2026-27 calendar
From the APS student calendar. Students do not report on teacher professional learning days.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 12, and Tuesday, Oct. 13 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day and teacher professional learning days; no school for students |
| Wednesday, Oct. 14, to Friday, Oct. 16 | Fall break |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day; teacher professional learning day, no school for students |
| Monday, Nov. 23, to Friday, Nov. 27 | Thanksgiving break |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | First semester ends |
| Monday, Dec. 21, to Friday, Jan. 1 | December break |
| Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 | Teacher professional learning day |
| Tuesday, Jan. 5 | Second semester begins |
| Monday, Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday, Feb. 15 | Presidents Day and teacher professional learning day |
| Tuesday, Feb. 16, to Friday, Feb. 19 | Winter break |
| Monday, March 15 | Early release, prekindergarten to 12th grade |
| Monday, April 5, to Friday, April 9 | Spring break |
| Thursday, May 27 | Last day of school |
The school year began Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, and has 180 instructional days. APS has also posted its 2027-2028 calendar (PDF).
Enrolling a new student
APS enrollment is online, in four steps, according to its New Student Enrollment page:
- Find your zone school with the School Zone Locator.
- Gather the documents: a parent or guardian photo ID, proof of the student’s age (a birth certificate first), a Social Security card or waiver, proof of residency, immunization records, a certificate of vision, hearing and dental screening, and an official transcript for students coming from another school.
- Complete the online registration application.
- Contact the school with the application number shown at the top right of the form.
APS also runs open enrollment transfers and separate kindergarten and pre-K enrollment.
High schools
| High school | Address | Phone | Students, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta | 4111 Northside Parkway NW | 404-802-4700 | 2,332 |
| Midtown | 929 Charles Allen Drive NE | 404-802-3001 | 1,658 |
| Maynard Jackson | 801 Glenwood Ave. SE | 404-802-5200 | 1,551 |
| Benjamin E. Mays | 3450 Benjamin E. Mays Drive SW | 404-802-5100 | 1,363 |
| Frederick Douglass | 225 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive NW | 404-802-3100 | 1,194 |
| D.M. Therrell | 3099 Panther Trail SW | 404-802-5300 | 1,005 |
| South Atlanta | 800 Hutchens Road SE | 404-802-5025 | 907 |
| Booker T. Washington | 45 Whitehouse Drive SW | 404-802-4600 | 859 |
| Carver Early College and Carver High | 55 McDonough Blvd. SE | 404-802-4405 | 1,018 |
Enrollment is the federal October count for 2023-24, the latest in the NCES school directory; check each school’s own site for current figures. Charter schools in the district include Charles Drew Charter, KIPP Atlanta Collegiate and Atlanta Classical Academy.
Ratings and test scores
Georgia’s main school rating is the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) from the Georgia Department of Education. The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement publishes letter-grade school grade reports for every public school. APS posts its own results on its testing and assessment pages.
The school board
The Atlanta Board of Education sets policy, approves the budget and hires the superintendent. It has nine elected members, including three at-large seats, each serving a four-year term. The board holds regular monthly meetings that are open to the public, the board’s page says.
What this means for you
- No school for students Oct. 12-16 and Tuesday, Nov. 3.
- Moving to Atlanta? Look up your zone school before you sign a lease or a contract.
- Check a school’s CCRPI report and its own site, not just its enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
When is fall break for Atlanta Public Schools?
Students are off Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Oct. 12 and 13 are Indigenous Peoples’ Day and teacher professional learning days, and Oct. 14 to 16 is fall break for students and teachers.
When is the last day of school for Atlanta Public Schools in 2027?
Thursday, May 27, 2027, according to the APS 2026-2027 student calendar. The year has 180 instructional days.
How do I find my zoned school in Atlanta?
Enter your address in the APS School Zone Locator at maps.apsk12.org, then complete the online New Student Enrollment application and contact the school with your application number.
How are Atlanta schools rated?
Georgia rates schools through the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), published by the Georgia Department of Education, and the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement publishes school grade reports.
Is there school on Election Day in Atlanta?
No. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, is Election Day and a teacher professional learning day, so APS students do not report.
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