Magnet & Choice Schools

Polk County Public Schools is accepting school choice applications for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.

This is an opportunity for families to apply for their students to attend a variety of PCPS programs, including magnet/choice schools, career academies (middle and high school), International Baccalaureate (high school) and Cambridge (high school).

Families must submit their applications online via Parent Portal during the application window from Jan. 12 to Feb. 20. All applications are chosen based on a lottery system (with the exception of high school IB/Cambridge, which have academic requirements).

Magnet and choice schools offer the standard required curriculum of general education as well as distinctive themes or programs:

  • International Baccalaureate Programme
  • Cambridge Primary/Lower Program
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
  • Fine Arts

    Students interested in attending a Magnet/Choice program may only apply within their zone of residence.

    Transportation to magnet and choice schools is provided by the district if the student lives more than two miles from the school.


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School ZonesKnow Your Zone!

Students interested in attending a magnet or choice program may only apply to schools within their zone of residence. To determine your zone, please refer to the district’s online GeoZone application. Enter your address and then select the appropriate check box (Magnet Zones, IB Zones, etc.).

FIND YOUR ZONE

Zone A | Highland City, Lakeland

Zone C | Davenport, Dundee, Haines City

Zone B | Auburnale, Eagle Lake, Lake Alfred, Polk City, Winter Haven

Zone D | Bartow, Ft. Meade, Frostproof, Lake Wales, Mulberry, South Lakeland

High School Accelerated Programs

High School Choice Programs

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