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Best Michigan Magnet Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 319 magnet public schools serving 133,538 students in Michigan.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public schools in Michigan are Gallimore Elementary School, Webster Elementary School and Avondale Gifted And Talented Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Schools in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8375 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
32401 Pembroke St
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 774-2795
Gr: 1-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Gr: 2-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
International Academy Of Macomb
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
42755 Romeo Plank Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 92:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
27500 Cosgrove Dr
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 574-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Quarton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
771 Chesterfield Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Goodwillie Environmental School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8400 2 Mile Rd Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8633
Gr: 5-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Early College At Montcalm Community College
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2800 College Dr
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Gr: 11-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Birmingham Covington School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1525 Covington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-4425
Gr: 3-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Beverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18305 Beverly Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3164
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1042 S Mill St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4955
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Weidman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3311 N School Rd
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Gr: PK-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1717.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2436 W Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Skyline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2552 N Maple Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-6515
Gr: 9-12 | 1,237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
West Maple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6275 Inkster Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-5100
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Harlan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3595 N Adams Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 203-3268
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
616 Connable Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2120
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Pembroke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
955 Eton Dr
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 203-3888
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Sharp Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
766 Park Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2424.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 1,871 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2525.
Derby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 Derby Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2626.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8415 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7545
Gr: 6-12 | 1,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2727.
Holly Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
820 Academy Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Gr: PK-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2828.
Dodson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2929.
Wylie E Groves High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20500 W 13 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3518
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3030.
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
160 Fessner Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6846
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3131.
Norway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3232.
William A Pearson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
57900 11 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8750
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3333.
Bingham Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23400 W 13 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Sheridan School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1415 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2140
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Waldron Elementary And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11214 W Kent St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2160
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public schools in Michigan?
The top-ranked magnet public schools in Michigan include Gallimore Elementary School, Webster Elementary School and Avondale Gifted And Talented Education.
How many magnet public schools are located in Michigan?
322 magnet public schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan magnet public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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