For the 2025 school year, there are 23 magnet public schools serving 12,188 students in Illinois.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Illinois are Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School, Young Magnet High School and Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Schools in Illinois (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3020 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2636
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2636
Gr: 1-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Young Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1522 W Fillmore St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7300
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7300
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
157 N Root St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Disney Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4140 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Gr: PK-8 | 1,416 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Coretta Scott King Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1009 Blackhawk Dr
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 367-4700
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 367-4700
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
851 W Waveland Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5490
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5490
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Northeast Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 E English St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Black Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9101 S Euclid Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6390
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6390
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1111.
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
522 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1700
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1700
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Disney Ii Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3900 N Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5010
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5010
Gr: 7-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Davis M Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6740 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9120
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9120
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5255 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1515.
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2022 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9510 S Prospect Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2690
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2690
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1717.
Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Gr: K-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Frazier Perspectives Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4027 W Grenshaw St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6880
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6880
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #2020.
Kanoon Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2233 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1736
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1736
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2121.
Sabin Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2216 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4490
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5101 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6250
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2323.
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Elmwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2300
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2300
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Illinois?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Illinois include Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School, Young Magnet High School and Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Illinois?
23 magnet public schools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois magnet public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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