Top 10 Best Pennsylvania Magnet Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 magnet public middle schools serving 9,406 students in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Pennsylvania are Masterman Julia R Sec School, Carver High School and Gamp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).

Best Pennsylvania Magnet Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
Math: 95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Grades: 5-12
| 1,180 students
Rank: #22.
Carver High School
Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Grades: 7-12
| 877 students
Rank: #33.
Gamp
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Grades: 5-12
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11749 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8512
Grades: 7-12
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
The Science Leadership At Beeber
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Grades: 5-12
| 673 students
Rank: #66.
Greater Johnstown School District's Cybe
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 Broad St
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 533-5670
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Rank: #77.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Magnet School
Math: 11% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 377 students
Rank: #88.
Hill Freedman World Academy
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Grades: 6-12
| 637 students
Rank: #99.
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1018 Peralta St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #1010.
John Story Jenks For The Arts An
Magnet School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 400-3360
Grades: K-8
| 413 students
Rank: #1111.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
Math: 16% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #1212.
Conwell Russell MiddleSchool
Magnet School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1849 E Clearfield St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7210
Grades: 5-8
| 231 students
Rank: #1313.
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Magnet School
Math: 14% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Grades: 6-12
| 832 students
Rank: #1414.
The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
440 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-3110
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1515.
Amy Nw
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Rank: #1616.
Deburgos Bilingual Magnet MiddleSchool
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 400-7080
Grades: K-8
| 712 students
Rank: #1717.
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
Magnet School
Math: 4% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1463 Chartiers Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 529-3110
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #1818.
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4115
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Rank: #1919.
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Magnet School
Math: 5% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Reynolds St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-7870
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #2020.
Cougar Academy
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4325
Grades: 1-12
| 305 students
Rank: #2121.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Grades: 6-12
| 339 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Pennsylvania include Masterman Julia R Sec School, Carver High School and Gamp.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Pennsylvania?
21 magnet public middle schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).

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