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- Magnet High Schools: Metro A&C, McKinley CLA and Collegiate SMB Recommendation Forms Links
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- Magnet School Placement Priorities List
- Magnet Schools Feeder Pattern
- SLPS Magnet Schools Application Procedures and Policies
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 2025-2026 Open Magnet Seats as of 12/03/2024
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The Online Application for the 2025-26 School Year
Closed Friday, August 1, 2025
For your child to now be considered for placement in the 2025-2026 school year into an SLPS Magnet School:
- Only paper applications will be received. Click this link to print, complete, sign and email the application to SLPSMAGNETSCHOOLS@SLPS.ORG . All requested information must be completed. Incomplete and unsigned applications will not be processed.
- ONLY schools and grade levels requested with open seats will be processed. You will NOT be informed if your child is NOT placed in a school requested. Click this link to see where open seats exist for the 2025-2026 school year.
- 2025-2026 school year enrolled SLPS students will NOT have their school assignment updated for the 2025-2026 school year if submitting a paper application.
- The 2026-2027 School Year SLPS Magnet Schools Application Period opens on or about October 1, 2025. Paper 2025-2026 applications submitted will NOT carry over for the 2026-2027 school year application period. A new application must be submitted online.
Welcome!
The SLPS Student Recruitment and Student Placement offices look forward to assisting families interested in attending a Saint Louis Public Schools Magnet School.
Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent makes. Do you have a child who doesn’t necessarily “fit the mold” offered at your current school? Or are you looking for a change in direction as your child advances from one level to the next? If so, there’s an exciting educational alternative you need to know about! It’s the St. Louis Magnet Schools program.
For over forty-seven years, St. Louis City families have experienced extraordinary educational opportunities at St. Louis Magnet Schools.
- 28 specialty schools catering to a wide range of student talents and interests
- Diverse and challenging curriculum
- Free transportation for eligible students
- Priceless partnerships with respected local and national institutions
- Simple and fair application process
Thank you for your interest in Saint Louis Magnet Schools.
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Click HERE for the SLPS Magnet Schools Application Procedures and Policies
For more information regarding the application process, you may also email slpsmagnetschools@slps.org or call 314-633-5200.
Click HERE to go directly to the online application submission site.
For more information regarding gifted testing, click HERE or call the Gifted and Talented Office at 314-345-4548.
Click HERE for links to Recommendation Forms and Essay information for Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience High School, McKinley Classical Leadership Academy High School and Metro Academic and Classical High School.
Click HERE for the 2025-2026 SLPS Magnet High School Eligibility Criteria Requirements and School Contacts.
Click HERE to view the SLPS Magnet Schools Placement Priority List.
Click HERE to view the SLPSMagnet Schools Feeder Pattern.
