For the 2025 school year, there are 8 magnet public charter schools serving 5,601 students in Texas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Texas are Hudson Elementary School, J L Everhart Magnet Elementary School and Forest Park Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Grades: 1-5
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
J L Everhart Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2919 Tryon Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5400
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Park Magnet School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1644 N Eastman Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2510
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Fox Technical High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
637 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 738-9730
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 738-9730
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
723 Donaldson Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6570
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6570
Grades: 9-12
| 1,625 students
Rank: #66.
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2010 E 26th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-3400
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Burbank High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Edwards St
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 228-1210
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 228-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,314 students
Rank: #88.
Smith Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Concord
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-5825
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-5825
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public charter schools in Texas?
The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Texas include Hudson Elementary School, J L Everhart Magnet Elementary School and Forest Park Magnet School.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Texas?
8 magnet public charter schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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