For the 2025 school year, there are 19 magnet public schools serving 10,060 students in Arizona.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Arizona are Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, Magnet Traditional School and Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Magnet Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2602 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4757 E Winsett St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
South Verde Technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
462 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5831 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 S Hemisphere Pl
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3000
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3000
Gr: K-3 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Borton Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3401 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4090
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Tucson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Gr: 8-12 | 3,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Mansfeld Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-1800
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Alvord Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Gr: 4-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Gr: 8-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 W El Rio Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3400
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1717.
Holladay Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 E 33rd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1600
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Montego Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Booth Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
450 East Montego Drive
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Arizona?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Arizona include Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, Magnet Traditional School and Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Arizona?
19 magnet public schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona magnet public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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