Top 10 Best Texas Magnet Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 273 magnet public schools serving 218,222 students in Texas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Texas are School For The Talented And Gifted, School Of Science And Engineering and Debakey H S For Health Prof. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Texas Magnet Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 891 students
Rank: #44.
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
Math: 90% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Grades: 4-8
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
Health Careers High School
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4646 Hamilton Wolfe
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #77.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #88.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 82% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
Math: 81% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 592 students
Rank: #1010.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 85% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Grades: 1-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1111.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #1212.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
Math: 77% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grades: 5-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #1313.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
Math: 78% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: PK-12
| 978 students
Rank: #1414.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 73% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,415 students
Rank: #1515.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #1616.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 438 students
Rank: #1717.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #1818.
School Of Business And Management
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #1919.
South Texas Isd Science Academy
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #2020.
Kimberlin For Excel
Magnet School
Math: 69% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2121.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 71% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #2222.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 72% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #2525.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #2626.
School Of Health Professions
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #2727.
Plano Isd High School
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1701 Alma Rd
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 905-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #2828.
League City Int
Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2588 Webster
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,108 students
Rank: #2929.
Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
575 Mitchell Blvd
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4110
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #3030.
Westbrook Int
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 W El Dorado Blvd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,162 students
Rank: #3131.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 63% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #3232.
Travis Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3311 Beauchamp St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #3333.
South Texas Isd Health Professions
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 940 students
Rank: #3434.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 69% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2807 25th St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #3535.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Grades: 7-8
| 614 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Texas?
How many magnet public schools are located in Texas?
273 magnet public schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas magnet public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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