Atlas Public Schools

Entrepreneur: Colby Heckendorn, Genevieve Backer

Founded: 2020

School Type: Public Charter School

Atlas is a public school that launched in St. Louis, MO in Fall 2021. The school intends to serve 468 students at full enrollment across kindergarten through fifth grade. The team at Atlas works intentionally to instill a love of learning in their kids while empowering them to build a healthy future for themselves, our community, and the world. Atlas’ integrated approach to teaching helps students make real-world connections and ignites their imaginations, so they are stimulated to discover meaningful passions of their own. Students at Atlas are academically exceptional and have the habits, skills, and mindsets needed to thrive.