Centennial Place Academy (Charter)

Centennial Academy, located at 531 Luckie St NW in the heart of downtown Atlanta, is a unique public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operating as an Innovation Campus within the Atlanta Public Schools system, the school is recognized for its partnership-based model, which integrates community resources and a robust curriculum to foster academic excellence. The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, focusing not only on rigorous core subjects but also on character development, leadership skills, and project-based learning to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its distinctive "Innovation Zone" status, which provides the campus with greater autonomy to tailor its instructional strategies to meet the specific needs of its diverse student body. By leveraging its central location and strong ties to local businesses and organizations, Centennial Academy provides students with unique extracurricular opportunities and real-world exposure. With a commitment to equity and high expectations, the school strives to create a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages students to become active, engaged citizens within their community.