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Magnet Schools

Magnet schools allow scholars to deepen their learning in special focus areas. For families who live within the boundaries of the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD), applications are routed through that organization rather than through the Osseo Area Schools Enrollment Center.

Ready to apply? First, determine whether you live in the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD).

Magnet Lottery timeline

  • October 15 - Dec. 31, 2024 - Magnet Lottery Application is open to receive applications.
  • Jan. 2-10, 2025 - Magnet School Lotteries are performed
  • Week of Jan. 13, 2025 - Assignment and non-assignment letters mailed to all families who submitted applications.
  • Jan. 8, 2025 - Magnet Lottery Application Reopens
  • Feb. 14, 2025 - Deadline for families to accept assignments/enroll at magnet schools
  • March 7, 2025 - Magnet Lottery Application closes
  • March 10-12, 2025 - Tier 2 Magnet School Lotteries are performed
  • March 13, 2025 - Magnet Lottery Application opens
  • Week of March 17, 2025 - Assignment and non-assignment letters mailed to all families who submitted applications
  • April 11, 2025 - Deadline for families to accept assignments/enroll at magnet schools
  • April 18, 2025 - Magnet Lottery Application is closed for season
  • Week of April 28, 2025 - Randomized wait lists are provided to each magnet school/districts

(Timeline provided by the Northwest Suburban Integration School District.) 

Magnet schools application information

The 2025-26 school year magnet lottery application re-opened on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 and will remain open through March 7, 2025.  If you already submitted your application by Dec. 31, 2024, you do not need to submit another application. 

Apply online through Northwest Suburban Integration School. 

Have questions or need help with your application, please call the Osseo Area School Enrollment Center: 763-585-7350.

Magnet school brochure

Learn more about magnet schools