DeKalb Preparatory Academy offers a menu of programs during the scholastic day that fosters academic excellence, personal development and presents opportunities We are a tuition-free charter school located in Decatur, Georgia. More importantly, we are the BULLDOGS and we love our community--thank you for visiting us today! DeKalb Preparatory Academy is a nonprofit public charter school empowering K-8 grade scholars, to cultivate knowledge, think critically and act collaboratively and compassionately. DPA is a community-based school that offers an academically rigorous, educationally creative, culturally relevant, and engaging learning environment.