The 2026-27 school year will be our first as Jonquil Preparatory Academy. We are a tuition-free, public charter school in Georgia serving students in grades K-5. As a National Heritage Academies partner-school, we shape instruction to build on the abilities and strengths of each student and combine that with character-based lessons every school day through our Moral Focus™ program. Through a culture of support and proven educational practices, our students thrive in school and beyond.
I'm Ready to Apply Get More InfoNational Heritage Academies (NHA) is a network of over 100 charter schools serving over 65,000 students in grades K-12.
Our Moral Focus™ program is an encouraging, educational program that rewards positive daily decisions.
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
Jonquil Preparatory Academy will serve students in grades K-5 during the 2026-27 school year and will expand one grade level each year through grade 8. Enrollment is open to all students who live in Cobb County and the Marietta City School District.
Jonquil Preparatory Academy is part of the National Heritage Academies® (NHA®) network. Founded in 1995, NHA has spent over 30 years partnering with families to help children succeed.
NHA operates 100+ tuition-free public charter schools across nine states.
85% of NHA parents see a positive impact from our Moral Focus™ program.
"It brings me great joy to serve as the principal of Jonquil Preparatory Academy. I started my educational career right here in Cobb County, GA! I truly believe that all students deserve access to excellence – whatever it takes! JPA is a wonderful and unique place to be. I look forward to working collaboratively with families and community stakeholders to focus on the development of our students so they can be productive citizens in a global society. My motto is simple: "Do what you do in the pursuit of excellence!"
- Dr. Landon Brown, Principal of Jonquil Preparatory Academy
K-5
Grades in 2026-279
Character-building Monthly Virtues2007
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Apply Now*Jonquil Preparatory Academy opened as International Academy of Smyrna in 2007.
