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Best Florida Magnet Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 615 magnet public schools serving 638,143 students in Florida.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public schools in Florida are Pine View School, Okaloosa Stemm Center and Jacksonville Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Schools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine View School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1 Python Path
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 486-2001
Gr: 2-12 | 1,752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
315 10th St S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5942
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1121 N Fern Creek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Gr: 2-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Terra Environmental Research Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11005 Sw 84th St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 412-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Bak Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1725 Echo Lake Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 882-3870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Morikami Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6201 Morikami Park Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 E Harrison St
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5508
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Mastfiu
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14301 Bay Vista Blvd
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 948-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Gr: 6-12 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Gr: PK-5 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Gr: 6-12 | 1,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1500 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Gr: PK-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Gr: K-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Stanton College Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Waters Edge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
21601 Shorewind Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Silver Eagle Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Gr: 6-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Osceola County School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3151 N Orange Blossom Trl
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 931-4803
Gr: 6-12 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
North Dade Center For Modern Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1798 Nw Spanish River Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 989-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2424.
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 S Sapodilla Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 802-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2525.
Elisa Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
415 15th St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 588-5187
Gr: 1-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Equestrian Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9720 Stribling Way
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Gr: 6-12 | 1,799 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Walker Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8282 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Gr: 6-8 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2929.
Beachside Montessori Village
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2230 Lincoln St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Gr: K-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3030.
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1150 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4763 Sutton Park Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3232.
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1220 Nw 1st Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 257-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3434.
Curtis Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
531 Beltrees St
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 738-6438
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3535.
John Stockton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4827 Carlisle Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 381-3955
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public schools in Florida?
The top-ranked magnet public schools in Florida include Pine View School, Okaloosa Stemm Center and Jacksonville Beach Elementary School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Florida?
616 magnet public schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida magnet public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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