Magnet or specialty school enrollment
Anoka-Hennepin Schools offers 12 schools that provide in-demand educational options, such as the arts, science, technology, math, engineering and biomedical sciences (STEM/STEAM), as well as International Baccalaureate (IB). Specialty and magnet schools are public schools available to all students at no additional cost. These schools, which are at the elementary, middle and high school levels, are designed to provide family choice. Students who live within the Anoka-Hennepin boundaries may apply to enroll at any of the specialty or magnet schools.
Magnet schools
The magnet schools are offered to students districtwide in partnership with the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD), which provides transportation to those schools. Students may enroll at the specialty schools using an in-district transfer process without transportation.
Specialty schools
Six sites offer specialty programs, which students can access via in-district transfer, while six sites are magnet schools, which are available through the NWSISD. Students must apply on the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD) website. The priority application deadline is December 17, 2025.
Elementary school options
- Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math and Environmental Science
- Evergreen Park Elementary: STEM School of Innovation
- Hoover Elementary School - Biomedical, Health Sciences and Engineering
- Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts
- Monroe Elementary School: Mathematics, Science and Children's Engineering
- University Avenue Elementary School: Aerospace, Children's Engineering and Science (ACES)
Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math and Environmental Science
Evergreen Park Elementary: STEM School of Innovation
Hoover Elementary School - Biomedical, Health Sciences and Engineering
Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts
Monroe Elementary School: Mathematics, Science and Children's Engineering
University Avenue Elementary School: Aerospace, Children's Engineering and Science (ACES)
Middle school options
High school options
- Anoka High School - Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM)
- Blaine High School - Center for Engineering, Mathematics and Science
- Champlin Park High School - International Baccalaureate Program
- Coon Rapids High School - Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering












