For the 2023-24 school year, there are 26 magnet public schools serving 11,724 students in Colorado.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Colorado are Challenge School, New Emerson School At Columbus and Lone Tree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Colorado Magnet Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge School
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9659 East Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
New Emerson School At Columbus
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2660 Unaweep Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6500
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6500
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
Lone Tree Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9375 Heritage Hills Circle
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-0253
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-0253
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Stem Lab
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
North Fork School Of Integrated Studies
Magnet School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
Rank: #66.
The Da Vinci School
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1335 Bridle Oak Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
The Studio School
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10604 Grant Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-3620
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-3620
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #88.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #99.
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3960 Trailboss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-8000
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-8000
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Corwin International Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7400
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7400
Grades: 4-8
| 512 students
Rank: #1111.
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 34th Street
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-1200
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-1200
Grades: K-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1212.
Denver Center For International Studies
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 516 students
Rank: #1313.
Mountain Vista Community School
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1414.
Westminster For International Studies
Magnet School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Rank: #1515.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 578 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Achieve Academy
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Clayton Partnership School
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Carmel Community School
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1740 Pepperwood Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
York International
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Grades: K-12
| 851 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Adventure Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7725 Conifer Rd
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1410
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1410
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Stem Launch
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9450 Pecos Street
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-5120
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-5120
Grades: K-8
| 770 students
Rank: #2222.
Meadow Community School
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 411 students
Rank: #2323.
Welby Community School
Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #2424.
Galileo School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2525.
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14250 East Albrook Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fountain International Magnet School
Magnet School
Reading: 60-69%
925 North Glendale Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Grades: PK-3
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Colorado?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Colorado include Challenge School, New Emerson School At Columbus and Lone Tree Elementary School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Colorado?
26 magnet public schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado magnet public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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