For the 2024 school year, there are 185 magnet public elementary schools serving 99,648 students in New York.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in New York are Is 98 Bay Academy, Columbia Secondary School and Ps 77 Lower Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in New York (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Is 98 Bay Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1401 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Grades: 6-8
| 1,549 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Columbia Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
425 W 123rd St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 666-1278
New York, NY 10027
(212) 666-1278
Grades: 6-12
| 658 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ps 77 Lower Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10128
(212) 427-2798
New York, NY 10128
(212) 427-2798
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Meserole Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-8998
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-8998
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: #66.
Special Music School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
129 W 67th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
Grades: K-12
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Columbia St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5190
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5190
Grades: K-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #88.
Tag Young Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
240 E 109th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-6003
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-6003
Grades: K-8
| 528 students
Rank: #99.
Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 Neptune Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Grades: 6-8
| 1,256 students
Rank: #1010.
Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 E 106th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 289-7593
New York, NY 10029
(212) 289-7593
Grades: 6-12
| 459 students
Rank: #1111.
Ps 38 Pacific
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #1212.
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
890 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
(212) 254-1803
New York, NY 10003
(212) 254-1803
Grades: 4-8
| 130 students
Rank: #1313.
Ps 122 Mamie Fay
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21-21 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-6410
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-6410
Grades: PK-8
| 1,156 students
Rank: #1414.
Pearls Hawthorne School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Hawthorne Ave
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 376-8250
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 376-8250
Grades: PK-8
| 829 students
Rank: #1515.
Magnet School Of Math Science & Design Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
511 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-1190
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-1190
Grades: K-5
| 831 students
Rank: #1616.
Professional Performing Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 W 48th St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 247-8652
New York, NY 10036
(212) 247-8652
Grades: 6-12
| 548 students
Rank: #1717.
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64-20 175th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005
Grades: 6-8
| 1,399 students
Rank: #1818.
Theatre Arts Production Company School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2225 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 584-0832
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 584-0832
Grades: 6-12
| 564 students
Rank: #1919.
Tackan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Midwood Ave
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2675
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2675
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #2020.
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 20th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 377-8845
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 377-8845
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
Rank: #2121.
Mandalay School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2667 Bayview Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6390
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #2222.
Is 141 Steinway
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37-11 21st Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-6403
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-6403
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #2323.
Daniel Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Glenmore Dr
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4460
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4460
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #2424.
Denzel Washington School-arts
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Grades: 6-12
| 388 students
Rank: #2525.
Randolph Holder School For Social Justice
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Oceanview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 332-3331
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 332-3331
Grades: K-5
| 804 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
George M Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Iselin Dr
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4420
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4420
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Smithtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Lawrence Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #2828.
In-tech (Ms/hs 368)
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2975 Tibbetts Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 432-4300
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 432-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 963 students
Rank: #2929.
Ps 254 Rosa Parks School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
84-40 101st St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 520-7878
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 520-7878
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #3030.
East Side Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 E 12th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 460-8467
New York, NY 10009
(212) 460-8467
Grades: 6-12
| 703 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1875 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334
Grades: 6-8
| 1,301 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Leo F Giblyn School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 S Ocean Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5260
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5260
Grades: K-4
| 523 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Ave S
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-2464
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-2464
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #3434.
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
147-26 25th Dr
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 445-3232
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 445-3232
Grades: 6-8
| 1,309 students
Rank: #3535.
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Walton St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-0589
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-0589
Grades: 6-8
| 1,179 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public elementary schools in New York?
The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in New York include Is 98 Bay Academy, Columbia Secondary School and Ps 77 Lower Lab School.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in New York?
185 magnet public elementary schools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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