For the 2023-24 school year, there are 32 magnet public schools serving 17,900 students in Arkansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Arkansas are Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School and Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Arkansas Magnet Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
480 N Main
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Grades: PK-5
| 934 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
International Studies Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1218 Cobb St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5825
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5825
Grades: 1-6
| 614 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1115 W 16th St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Williams Magnet Elem. School
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7301 Evergreen St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
Visual & Performing Art Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1804 Hillcrest Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5830
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5830
Grades: 1-6
| 692 students
Rank: #88.
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 33% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Military Rd
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Grades: K-6
| 589 students
Rank: #99.
West Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 37% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Hill St
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-9878
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-9878
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1010.
Health/wellness Envi Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 36% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Rosemond Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850
Grades: 1-6
| 625 students
Rank: #1111.
Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 35% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Pinson St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #1212.
Parkview Magnet High School
Magnet School
Math: 18% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #1313.
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 L H Polk
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Grades: K-6
| 691 students
Rank: #1414.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Grades: 7-9
| 820 students
Rank: #1515.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Hammond Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
Rank: #1616.
Mann Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #1717.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 E 16th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9211
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9211
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #1818.
Arkansas High School
Magnet School
Math: 16% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #1919.
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
Magnet School
Math: 21% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #2020.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 12% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Grades: 10-12
| 733 students
Rank: #2121.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 19% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Grades: PK-6
| 734 students
Rank: #2222.
Langston Elementary Leadership Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
Rank: #2323.
Math & Science Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 17% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Thomas Green Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5845
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5845
Grades: K-6
| 550 students
Rank: #2424.
Microsociety Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 18% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Washington Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855
Grades: 1-6
| 469 students
Rank: #2525.
Carver Magnet Elem. School
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Sixth St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #2626.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: #2727.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 6% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Wright Ave
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #2828.
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2016 Barber St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3800
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3800
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #2929.
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 H Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas Middle School
Magnet School
5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: n/an/a
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
Magnet School
1600 Forrest Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Heights Community School
Magnet School
2118 East 35th Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Arkansas include Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School and Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Arkansas?
32 magnet public schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas magnet public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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