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ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools is an award-winning school system that inspires and prepares all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

ISD 279 is the fifth-largest school district in the state, serving all or parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, and Rogers.

The district serves approximately 20,000 students, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, in 17 elementary schools (PreK-5), four middle schools (6-8), three senior highs (9-12), an area learning center, two early childhood centers, two special program sites, and an adult education/enrollment center.

Community education classes serve lifelong learners from birth through senior citizens.

The district is known for excellence in areas ranging from academics and arts to sports and finance.

• ISD 279 is the only Minnesota school district honored as one of the nation’s “Best Communities for Music Education” every year since 2009.
• Every year since 2015, Maple Grove Senior High has been named one of the nation's Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
• Weaver Lake Elementary: A Science, Math and Technology School was named one of the nation's Top Three Elementary STEM schools in 2015.
• Elm Creek Elementary was named a Minnesota School of Excellence in 2017; Woodland Elementary received the same honor in 2011. 
• Garden City Elementary and Park Brook Elementary were named Minnesota Department of Education Celebration Schools (2013).
• Magnet schools regularly earn state and national recognition as Schools of Excellence or Schools of Distinction.
• The district’s careful stewardship of taxpayer funds is recognized annually by the Minnesota Department of Education and the Association of School Business Officials International.