Serving the Neighborhoods of South Atlanta

Purpose Built Schools, in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools (APS), works to deliver outstanding results for students and the surrounding communities through high-quality instruction, intentional enrichment opportunities and a strategic approach to serving families’ needs beyond the school walls. By combining the best of traditional public schools with the best of charter schools, Purpose Built Schools offers a proven program designed to put all students on a trajectory for success through college and in their careers.

PreK-5th Grade

Slater Elementary

T.H. Slater Elementary School is named after Dr. Thomas Heathe Slater, a physician who co-founded Atlanta's first African American owned pharmacy. Learn More

6th-8th Grade

Price Middle

Price Middle School was named after Luther Judson Price, who served as the Post Master of South Atlanta for twenty-five years. Learn More

9th-12th

Carver STEAM Academy

Carver STEAM Academy (High School) encourages student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking through science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Learn More

PreK with Purpose

Pre-K at Slater Elementary

T.H. Slater Elementary School is named after Dr. Thomas Heathe Slater, a physician who co-founded Atlanta's first African American owned pharmacy. Learn More

2023-2024 Calendar

We graduate empowered change agents who create positive, long-lasting impact in their communities. Check out class schedule, holidays, teacher instructional days and more. Depending on the number of instructional days lost to inclement weather, instructional time may be made up by a combination of make-up days, virtual learning days or extension of the school day.