For the 2026 school year, there are 8 magnet public middle schools serving 4,646 students in Kansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Kansas are Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science, Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School and Mcpherson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Kansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1610 N 8th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 S Seneca
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-4800
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Mcpherson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Elizabeth
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1243 N Market
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-3100
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Brooks Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3802 E 27th N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-6450
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W 8th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6420
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6420
Gr: 7-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Gordon Parks Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E. 25th St.
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Mayberry Cultural And Fine Arts Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Sheridan
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-5800
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Kansas?
The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Kansas include Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science, Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School and Mcpherson Middle School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Kansas?
8 magnet public middle schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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