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Best Missouri Magnet Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 magnet public schools serving 12,948 students in Missouri.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public schools in Missouri are Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Metro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Schools in Missouri (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Border Star Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6321 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 418-5150
Gr: PK-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Foreign Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3450 Warwick
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 418-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
John T. Hartman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8111 Oak
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1750
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Carver Dual Language School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Holliday Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7227 Jackson
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1950
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Dewey School-internat'l. Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
815 Ann Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 645-4845
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Ames Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Hadley
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-7165
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Central Visual/perf. Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 S Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 Flora Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-3525
Gr: 7-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Busch Middle School Character Athletics
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5910 Clifton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-1043
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Gateway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 Mcree Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4221 Shaw Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-0994
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Soldan International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
918 N Union Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-9222
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Gateway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-8255
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Washington Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 N Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 361-0432
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Compton-drew Ilc Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5130 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 652-9282
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Lyon At Blow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
516 Loughborough Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1353
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Sumner High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4248 Cottage Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 371-1048
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2626.
Carr Lane Vpa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 N Jefferson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-0413
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Stix Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
647 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 533-0874
Gr: PK-2 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkinson Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1921 Prather Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1202
Gr: PK-2 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public schools in Missouri?
The top-ranked magnet public schools in Missouri include Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Metro High School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Missouri?
28 magnet public schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri magnet public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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