For the 2025 school year, there are 2 magnet public schools serving 541 students in Ohio.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Ohio are Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Schools in Ohio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Saint Johns Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Kibby St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Grades: K-8
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Ohio?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Ohio include Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8.
How many magnet public schools are located in Ohio?
2 magnet public schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio magnet public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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