For the 2023 school year, there are 37 magnet public schools serving 15,875 students in Kansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Kansas are Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Kansas Magnet Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8103 E Gilbert
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 E Wickersham Dr
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9430
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9430
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 N Park
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9560
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9560
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #77.
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5256 N Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #88.
Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
Math: 31% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1610 N 8th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #99.
Price-harris Communications Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 S Walnut
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9550
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9550
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #1111.
Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3345 W 33rd S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #1212.
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #1313.
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 High
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Ash
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9540
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9540
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1717.
Hutchinson Magnet School At Allen
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 West 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4900
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4900
Grades: K-6
| 267 students
Rank: #1818.
Northeast Magnet High School
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5550 N Lycee
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-2300
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #1919.
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 21% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 S Seneca
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-4800
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #2020.
Mcpherson Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 21% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Elizabeth
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #2121.
Mcpherson High School
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E First Street
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
Rank: #2222.
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Se Market St
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2323.
Dodge Literacy Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 W 2nd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3150
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2424.
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 14% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1243 N Market
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-3100
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
Rank: #2525.
Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Salina
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #2626.
Brooks Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 13% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3802 E 27th N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-6450
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #2727.
Enders Stem And Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3030 S Osage
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2828.
Mayberry Cultural And Fine Arts Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 10% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Sheridan
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-5800
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #2929.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W 8th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6420
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6420
Grades: 7-8
| 264 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3530 E 27th N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-9350
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-9350
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Spaght Multimedia Magnet
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2316 E 10th
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-7300
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #3232.
Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 E 18th
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-8300
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #3333.
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Se Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 235-7330
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 235-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #3434.
Gordon Parks Academy
Magnet School
Math: 7% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E. 25th St.
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Rank: #3535.
L'ouverture Computer Technology Magnet
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1539 N Ohio
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5050
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Kansas?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Kansas include Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Kansas?
37 magnet public schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas magnet public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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