Magnet Schools

If you're considering a magnet school for your child, you already know they offer a chance for your child to thrive in an environment tailored to their talents and interests.

Some MNPS magnet schools are academically selective. Others offer hands-on learning with themes like STEM, the arts, environmental science, or dual language.

Whether your child is starting kindergarten or heading into high school, each magnet program provides a strong academic foundation in a setting designed to inspire.

Discover the Right School for Your Child

Explore your school options, learn about eligibility and find the right fit for your child.

Academic Magnets

Academic magnet schools have entrance requirements based on grades, test scores, or other criteria.

Arts Magnets

Elementary, middle and high schools have arts magnets. Nashville School of the Arts requires auditions.

Theme-Based Magnets

Optional schools do not have academic entrance requirements, but do require an application for out-of-zone students.

MNPS Magnet Schools

Academic and theme magnets give your child the chance to learn in ways that match their interests and strengths.

Elementary Schools

Alex Green Design Technology Magnet Elementary
Amqui Global Communications Magnet K-8 School
Carter-Lawrence Engineering Magnet Elementary
Cumberland College, Career and Community through STEM Elementary
Glencliff Entrepreneurship STEAM Magnet Elementary
Glenview Elementary Dual Language Magnet, Pre-K to 5
Inglewood Environmental Sciences STEAM Magnet Elementary
John B. Whitsitt Environmental Engineering STEAM Magnet Elementary
Neely's Bend World Cultures and International Arts Magnet K-8 School
Paragon Mills Elementary School Dual Language Magnet, Pre-K to 5
Rosebank Integrated Technology and Biological Sciences STEAM Magnet Elementary
Stratton Elementary International Baccalaureate and Dual Language Magnet, Pre-K to 5
Tom Joy Digital Literacy and Leadership Magnet Elementary
Warner Arts Magnet Elementary

Middle Schools

Amqui Global Communications Magnet K-8 School
Richard H. Dinkins Middle Early College Magnet School, grades 6 to 8
East Nashville Middle School
Head Middle School
Isaac Litton STEM Magnet Middle School
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle Magnet School of the Visual & Performing Arts
John Early Middle School
Madison International Arts Magnet Middle School
Martin Luther King Jr., grades 7 to 12 (academic requirements)
Meigs Middle School (academic requirements)
Neely's Bend World Cultures and International Arts Magnet K-8 School
Rose Park Middle School
Stratford STEM Magnet School, grades 5 to 12
Wright Global Media and Mass Communications Magnet Middle

High Schools

Ready to Apply? Here's What to Know

If you want your child to attend an MNPS magnet school, you must apply through the annual School Options process.
If you miss the application deadline during the School Options selection process, you may still apply for optional schools.
Applications are approved based on space availability and are processed in the date and time order they are submitted.

Choose a School

School websites are a great place to learn more about the mission and vision of the school, opportunities to tour, and other important information.

Transportation

WeGo Public Transit provides no cost bus services to MNPS middle and high school students attending optional schools through the Stride program (with the exception of charter middle schools).

Application Process

Find application dates, step-by-step instructions, videos, and application requirements for applying to attend a magnet school.