Great Schools – Right in Your Neighborhood

Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is partnering with Atlanta Public Schools to transform a network of schools in south Atlanta into successful, sustainable neighborhood schools where every student has an opportunity to thrive.

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A Model for Success – Education for a Lifetime

By combining the best of traditional public schools with the best of charter schools, we offer a proven model designed to put all students on a trajectory for success through college and in their careers.

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Innovating Schools. Inspiring Minds.

We engage more than 1,500 students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade through authentic and culturally relevant project-based instruction.

Tapping Into Unlimited Potential

The neighborhoods of south Atlanta are full of potential, but the schools have not always ensured opportunity for all the students in their care. Atlanta Public Schools partnered with Purpose Built Schools Atlanta to manage Slater Elementary, Thomasville Heights Elementary, Price Middle and Carver STEAM Academy to give each school the support they need.

Community Growth through Education

We empower students to become change agents who create positive, long-lasting impact in their communities.

Achievement with Caring Guidance

The key to our success is innovative, caring educators who come to school every day excited to help students – and their families – discover their excellence.

Stewards for Success in Learning

After forming the highly successful model at Drew Charter School, our leaders are building on that foundation to deliver results for students in south Atlanta.

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Dr. Nikkita Warfield joins Purpose Built Schools as new Chief Academic Officer

Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is pleased to announce that Dr. Nikkita Warfield has accepted the position of Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Warfield recently completed her 22nd year as an educator, having served in both the Dekalb County School System and Newton County School System. The announcement follows a competitive search process, which included excellent candidates … Continue Reading →

A Year of Silver Linings: What We Learned About Education During the Pandemic

An adage I heard once taught me that there are two types of people. One looks out at a barren, desolate terrain and feels despair and hopelessness. The other looks out at that same landscape and sees endless opportunities and possibilities. The former generally makes excuses about what “could have been,” and how they are cursed by bad luck, while the latter works to create a new reality.

New murals inspire students, celebrate Black excellence

What do Kamala Harris, Colin Kaepernik, John Lewis, George Washington Carver and Barack and Michelle Obama have in common? They are titans of Black excellence in their respective fields. But perhaps most relevant to students in the south Atlanta community: they are the latest additions to a series of inspiring murals at Carver STEAM Academy organized by COR.

Achieving a dream: Carver STEAM graduate excels in special education program

Graduation is a time when all the hard work pays off. Every 2021 graduate has overcome challenges, but perhaps no one has overcome more than Carver STEAM Academy’s Shadonna Newsom. Learn more about Shadonna's success.

Summer programs will help close learning gaps following pandemic

Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is offering challenging, fun summer programs to approximately 250 elementary school, middle school and special education students to help close the learning gap for students who have fallen behind due to the pandemic and school closures. The six-week, free, in-person sessions will take place June 7 to July 2 at Price Middle School.
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