Visionary, Innovative Options for Your Student
Metro Nashville Public Schools magnet schools are visionary, innovative schools that attract students interested in unique themes such as: sciences, the arts, languages, International Baccalaureate and more.
Soft skills, teamwork, acceptance and engagement make magnet schools a vibrant academic environment. Students engage in real-life preparation, interacting with peers from all backgrounds, and gaining hands-on experience working with businesses, cultural institutions, universities and community organizations in Nashville.
Magnet Schools for an Inclusive Nashville
Magnet schools seek a diverse student body to enrich the academic and social lives of our students and community. Nine MNPS elementary and middle schools are specifically working to provide students a dynamic academic experience, while also increasing the number of enrolled non-minority students to end academic isolation of minority students and the school community. These vibrant and innovative schools offer unique programming such as STEAM, arts, engineering and more.
The schools, all of which are in Nashville neighborhoods with changing demographics, receive funds from a competitive federal grant, the Department of Education Magnet School Assistance Program (MSAP), to support recruitment and programming efforts.
Application Required
- Students who wish to attend an MNPS magnet school can apply through the School Options process.
- Families who miss the application deadline during the annual School Options selection process may still apply for optional schools. Applications will be approved based on space availability and will be processed in the date and time order they are submitted.
- Please make note that some magnet schools do not provide transportation and the following have academic entrance requirements.
MNPS Magnet Schools