Bridge View is a special education school for children and young adults, ages 5-21, who display a variety of developmental disabilities. Student needs are supported through use of adapted equipment and assistive technology focusing on communication needs and choice making.

Crosswinds East Metro Arts and Science School is a year-round secondary school serving students from St. Paul and 9 surrounding suburban member districts. It is the only school in the State of Minnesota to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, years 1 (6th grade) – 5 (10th  grade), housed in one building.

Note: A separate application is required to apply to this school; contact the school directly.

Washington Technology Magnet Middle School students use technology as a tool for learning in all subjects. Through the BioSMART program, students have access to a curriculum that exposes them to the fields of bio-sciences, bio-technology, and bio-communications. 

Ramsey Junior High offers a challenging, comprehensive academic program. The school's Gifted and Talented specialty offers advanced math, science, social studies and English courses and prepares motivated students to enter a high school International Baccalaureate, Quest, Advanced Placement or other accelerated program.

Open School's progressive programs are rooted in  the tenets of open and constructivist education and self-directed learning. The district's only K-12 school, Open's academic program is designed for self-motivated and independent learners who want a family-like environment.

Murray Junior High School offers a full range of academically challenging coursework with a focus on math and science in a structured, safe and positive learning environment. Challenge level English and social studies prepare students for college preparatory coursework in high school including International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), Quest, Post-Secondary Enrollment Options and other accelerated programs.

Humboldt Jr. High offers a small learning community where personal connections benefit junior high students both academically and socially. Students have many opportunities to explore their interests and enhance their learning. Humboldt Jr. High students and staff are respectful and committed to continuous high academic achievement.

Hazel Park Middle School Academy is focused on providing seventh and eighth grade students a safe environment committed to challenging our learning community as well as enhancing students' academic, creative and personal potential in a lifelong learning atmosphere. Our staff is committed to a core philosophy and a comprehensive academic program that emphasizes rigorous and focused learning that impacts and involves all interested stakeholders.

Cleveland's aerospace focus captures children’s interest in space and aviation to help them learn in all subject areas, including science, math, technology, history, geography and reading. The range of lessons involving aerospace spans all grade levels and student abilities. The Aerospace magnet is located at two campuses, Aerospace at Cleveland serves grades 5-8 while Aerospace at Farnsworth serves grades preK-4.

Capitol Hill Magnet School is a full time gifted program for students in grades 1-8.  Learners experience a challenging academic program designed to develop content expertise, the skills and methods of disciplinarians, as well as complex, critical and creative thinking. The Capitol Hill program fosters student self understanding, and scholarliness in a climate of respect, high expectations, civic responsibility and cultural understanding.

Battle Creek Middle School is a school of high standards and academic rigor that demands high performance and engagement from its students. Challenge-level classes prepare students for course work in regular and advanced high school programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) or College in the Schools. Students are organized into gender-specific academic teams for the core areas of English, math, social studies and science.