Magnet Schools Best High Schools
Magnet schools are public high schools that attract the most talented students in a region using an application process that typically involves test scores and grade point averages. The following are the nation's best magnet schools, as calculated by U.S. News. Read the full methodology.
| Magnet Rank | School | Students / Teachers | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|---|
| #26 |
1699 SPRING GARDEN ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
1,181 Students 64 Teachers |
81.4
Above National Avg
94% Tested (AP®) 77% Passed (AP®) |
| #27 |
150 ROCKLAND AVE
YONKERS, NY 10705
|
22:1
Larger than National Avg
1,124 Students 52 Teachers |
80.9
Above National Avg
86% Tested (IB) 79% Passed (IB) |
| #28 |
41717 PALM AVE
FREMONT, CA 94539
|
N/A
N/A
2,198 Students N/A Teachers |
80.8
Above National Avg
84% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #29 |
615 12TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
|
16:1
Near National Avg
722 Students 46 Teachers |
80.2
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 74% Passed (AP®) |
| #30 |
606 SOUTH STATE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60605
|
16:1
Near National Avg
848 Students 53 Teachers |
78.4
Above National Avg
92% Tested (AP®) 74% Passed (AP®) |
| #31 |
600 WEST 28TH ST
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
1,445 Students 80 Teachers |
78.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 71% Passed (AP®) |
| #32 |
3239 NORMAN EAST THAGARD BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254
|
21:1
Larger than National Avg
1,562 Students 76 Teachers |
77.9
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 71% Passed (AP®) |
| #33 |
1000 EAST VICTORIA ST
CARSON, CA 90747
|
N/A
N/A
644 Students N/A Teachers |
77.0
Above National Avg
88% Tested (AP®) 73% Passed (AP®) |
| #34 |
3979 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149
|
14:1
Near National Avg
550 Students 38 Teachers |
76.1
Above National Avg
89% Tested (AP®) 72% Passed (AP®) |
| #35 |
17501 WILLARD RD
POOLESVILLE, MD 20837
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
1,170 Students 61 Teachers |
75.6
Above National Avg
80% Tested (AP®) 74% Passed (AP®) |
| #36 |
250 RICHARD MONTGOMERY DR
ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
2,044 Students 114 Teachers |
74.6
Above National Avg
82% Tested (AP®) 72% Passed (AP®) |
| #37 |
613 17TH AVE NORTH
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
|
23:1
Larger than National Avg
1,162 Students 50 Teachers |
73.0
Above National Avg
92% Tested (AP®) 67% Passed (AP®) |
| #38 |
2445 SAN DIEGO RD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
1,168 Students 60 Teachers |
72.4
Above National Avg
96% Tested (AP®) 65% Passed (AP®) |
| #39 |
186 EAST NORTH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14204
|
13:1
Near National Avg
887 Students 66 Teachers |
70.8
Above National Avg
97% Tested (AP®) 62% Passed (AP®) |
| #40 |
211 SOUTH LAFLIN ST
CHICAGO, IL 60607
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
2,177 Students 115 Teachers |
70.0
Above National Avg
82% Tested (AP®) 66% Passed (AP®) |
| #41 |
128 TOWNSHIP DR
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075
|
15:1
Near National Avg
649 Students 44 Teachers |
69.8
Above National Avg
75% Tested (AP®) 68% Passed (AP®) |
| #42 |
411 EAST 76TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10021
|
17:1
Near National Avg
499 Students 30 Teachers |
69.7
Above National Avg
85% Tested (AP®) 65% Passed (AP®) |
| #43 |
4015 MCPHERSON AVE
ST LOUIS, MO 63108
|
14:1
Near National Avg
291 Students 21 Teachers |
69.0
Above National Avg
87% Tested (IB) 63% Passed (IB) |
| #44 |
10101 SW 152ND ST
MIAMI, FL 33157
|
23:1
Larger than National Avg
3,090 Students 133 Teachers |
68.9
Above National Avg
89% Tested (AP®) 62% Passed (AP®) |
| #45 |
1416 METAIRIE RD
METAIRIE, LA 70005
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
711 Students 41 Teachers |
68.2
Above National Avg
82% Tested (AP®) 64% Passed (AP®) |
| #46 |
500 WASHINGTON AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31405
|
14:1
Near National Avg
753 Students 55 Teachers |
67.6
Above National Avg
80% Tested (AP®) 63% Passed (AP®) |
| #47 |
4646 HAMILTON WOLFE
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
831 Students 48 Teachers |
66.4
Above National Avg
78% Tested (AP®) 63% Passed (AP®) |
| #48 |
25 NE 2ND ST
MIAMI, FL 33132
|
16:1
Near National Avg
484 Students 31 Teachers |
66.1
Above National Avg
76% Tested (AP®) 63% Passed (AP®) |
| #49 |
1830 SHORE BLVD
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
|
24:1
Larger than National Avg
1,029 Students 43 Teachers |
64.3
Above National Avg
75% Tested (AP®) 61% Passed (AP®) |
| #50 |
111 COLUMBIA ST
NEW YORK, NY 10002
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
1,583 Students 90 Teachers |
63.9
Above National Avg
84% Tested (AP®) 57% Passed (AP®) |
