Your child deserves to thrive. Georgia’s school choice opportunities can help.
If your child isn’t getting the attention, support, or learning environment they need, you’re not alone—and you may have more options than you realize. Whether you’re just starting to explore or ready to make a change, we’re here to help you understand school choice in Georgia and make the best decision for your child.
Georgia Promise Scholarship — Now Accepting Applications!
Eligible families can receive up to $6,500 for private school, tutoring, curriculum, and more.
How Does School Choice Work in Georgia?
Thousands of Georgia families look into new school options each year because they want their children to feel supported and excited to learn.
Parents can choose from public schools, charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling. Georgia offers several scholarship programs to help families cover the costs of some of these options.
What School Choice Opportunities Are Available in Georgia?
Georgia offers several scholarship and transfer programs to help families access the education that best fits their child’s needs.
Public School Transfers
Option that allows parents to move their child to a public school they’re not zoned for (as long as the school has space).
Charter Schools
Tuition-free public schools that typically offer smaller settings or focused academic approaches.
Special Needs Scholarship
Support for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) so they can attend the public or private school that best meets their needs.
Tax Credit Scholarship
Financial assistance to help eligible families afford private school.
Georgia Promise Scholarships
K-12 funding (up $6,500 per year) that parents can use for approved education expenses, including tuition, tutoring, homeschooling curriculums, and more.
Homeschooling
A fully customized learning path at home, following the guidance and requirements of the Georgia Department of Education.
Common Questions
Can I Switch Schools Mid-Year?
It depends on your school and district. Some options allow mid-year transfers, while others follow traditional enrollment periods. Contact each school’s office to learn if mid-year transfers are possible.
Can you transfer to a public school outside your zone in Georgia?
Are charter schools free in Georgia?
How do charter schools work in Georgia?
Does Georgia offer state-funded scholarships for private school?
What does homeschooling require in Georgia?
School Choice Stories
Tax Credit Scholarship Impact Story:
How Georgia’s Tax Credit Scholarship Has Helped Disadvantaged Kids Access Bright Futures Academy.
Special Needs Scholarship Impact Story
How one student found an education solution that he deserved