School Choice: Magnet
** Please Note: Transportation is not provided for school choice placements.
Once a school reaches 100% FISH capacity, eligible out-of-area students will be waitlisted.
Click here to submit a 2026-2027 School Choice Magnet Application
Please contact the School Choice Magnet office at 352-236-0566 with any questions.
Overview of School Choice and Magnet Programs
Thank you for your interest in Marion County Public Schools' Magnet options.
This site is designed to provide you with an overview of the educational options available to families within Marion County.
What is School Choice: Magnet
- Various pathways for families to select their student's educational journey.
- Theme-based opportunities for student to engage in extensive study in specific areas of curriculum or personal interest.
- Options for students to explore and discover talents and interests in an academically rigorous environment.
- Elementary and Middle School Magnet Programs are lottery-based.
- High School Magnet and Career Academy Program acceptances are merit-based.
School Choice Magnet Annual Timeline
The School Choice Application window for Magnet Schools and Career Academies is now OPEN for the 2026-2027 school year. The application deadline is January 31, 2026.
** Please Note: Transportation is not provided for school choice placements.
Please contact the School Choice Magnet office at 352-236-0566 with any questions.