For the 2026 school year, there are 4 magnet public elementary schools serving 1,690 students in Massachusetts.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Massachusetts are Worcester Arts Magnet School, Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School and Jacob Hiatt Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Massachusetts (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worcester Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 St Nicholas Avenue
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3575
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3575
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Jacob Hiatt Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
772 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3601
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3601
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Worcester Dual Language Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3452
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3452
Gr: PK-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Massachusetts include Worcester Arts Magnet School, Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School and Jacob Hiatt Magnet.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Massachusetts?
4 magnet public elementary schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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