Magnet schools are public schools with specialized courses or curricula. A magnet program usually focuses on a particular study area, such as the arts, science, or career and technical education. These programs are created to attract students from across our district. Kindergarten through twelfth-grade students may choose to attend a magnet school instead of their zoned school. The Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) Magnet Program Schools are open-zoned schools. There is no designated attendance zone for these students.

Because the capacity in our magnet schools is limited, students are chosen based on an application and lottery process and are required to meet entrance criteria.

Diversity is an integral part of our magnet programs in MPS. We welcome students from various cultures and backgrounds, including special education students and English language learners. Students gain a more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter when working and learning with people from various backgrounds. It also teaches our students how to use their strengths and points of view to contribute to a diverse learning environment.

The magnet schools in MPS use state standards in all subject areas, but they may be taught within the school's overall theme. We ensure that the curriculum is available for families to support their students in fully engaging and learning the content.

Montgomery Public Schools offers three thematic magnet feeder patterns culminating in the high school programs. The LAMP feeder pattern includes Forest Avenue Elementary, MacMillan Elementary, Baldwin Academics Middle, and Carr Middle Magnet and is focused on advanced academics. Students who complete this program will have experienced a college preparatory curriculum that prepares them for pursuing careers in professional areas and admission into the nation's most prestigious colleges. The BTW feeder pattern includes Carver Elementary Magnet and Baldwin Arts Middle Magnet and is focused on the arts. Students who complete this program will have had the opportunity to participate in either the Creative and Performing Arts Center, The Academy for Communication Arts, or the Center for Law. The BrewTech feeder pattern includes Bear Elementary and Floyd Middle Magnet and is focused on career-oriented academies. Students who complete this program will have experienced a technology-infused, relevant, career-oriented curriculum meant to prepare students to perform in a post-secondary environment successfully.