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Common Core

Magnet 

Specializes in a specific subject area, such as such as Montessori, International Baccalaureate, math and science, humanities, or dual language immersion.

Magnet

 

 

Overview

Curriculum

Magnet schools specialize in a specific subject area, such as math and science, fine arts, world language, or humanities. These schools accept students from throughout the city and reflect diverse racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

 

Students are selected by a computerized lottery.

 

Attendance boundaries

None for most schools. Students across the city may apply.

  

Resources

View list of Magnet schools

 

Tip  Students attending elementary magnet schools who live between 1.5 and 6 miles from the school are eligible to receive transportation.

 

 

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Enrollment requirements

Acceptance criteria

  • Standard Elementary application
  • Random lottery

 

Download application form

PDF icon Standard application - English
PDF icon Standard application - Spanish

 

Key elementary school enrollment dates*
* Actual dates may vary. Please call school to confirm.
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