Top 10 Best Minnesota Magnet Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 74 magnet public schools serving 34,878 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Minnesota are Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, Glacier Hills School - Arts/science and Miltona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Minnesota Magnet Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1845 Sheridan
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science
Magnet School
Math: 69% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3825 Glacier Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-8570
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #33.
Miltona Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
271 Dale St
Miltona, MN 56354
(877) 736-1419
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
Magnet School
Math: 53% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Grades: 1-8
| 1,091 students
Rank: #55.
Diamond Path El Sch Of Intl Studies
Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14455 Diamond Path
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7695
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #66.
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School
Magnet School
Math: 63% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15900 Weaver Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 420-3337
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Montessori At Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1801 9th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1751 Kelly Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-7200
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #99.
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School
Magnet School
Math: 58% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7500 Whitney Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8360
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #1010.
Harriet Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14400 O'connell Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1111.
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 56% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7650 County Rd 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837
Grades: PK-4
| 589 students
Rank: #1212.
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1436 Lone Oak Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 403-7900
Grades: K-4
| 377 students
Rank: #1313.
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 42% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8808 Medicine Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-4400
Grades: K-5
| 694 students
Rank: #1414.
Lynd Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
106 St. Albans Street
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
Rank: #1515.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion U
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Grades: 2-5
| 209 students
Rank: #1616.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Grades: 6-12
| 458 students
Rank: #1717.
South Point Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 13th St Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1149
Grades: 3-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1818.
Heritage E-stem Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 W Butler Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7401
Grades: 5-8
| 779 students
Rank: #1919.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: #2020.
Garlough Environmental Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1740 Charlton St
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8100
Grades: K-4
| 395 students
Rank: #2121.
William Byrne Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11608 River Hills Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3500
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #2222.
Lincoln Senior High School
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Knight Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #2323.
Rahn Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4424 Sandstone Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #2424.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Fair School Pilgrim Lane
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3725 Pilgrim Lane N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 504-8401
Grades: K-4
| 342 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Fridley Senior High School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: #2727.
Richfield Stem School
Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7020 12th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #2828.
Adams Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Chatsworth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #2929.
Oak Ridge Leadershipenviron/health
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #3030.
Birch Grove School For The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4690 Brookdale Dr N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 561-1374
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #3131.
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 26% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13955 Glendale Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Rank: #3232.
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 24% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Rank: #3333.
Fridley Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 791 students
Rank: #3434.
Echo Park Leadership Engineer/tech
Magnet School
Math: 26% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14100 County Rd 11
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 431-8390
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: #3535.
Brooklyn Middle Steam School
Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7377 Noble Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 569-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Minnesota include Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, Glacier Hills School - Arts/science and Miltona Elementary School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Minnesota?
74 magnet public schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota magnet public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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