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Best Washington Magnet Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 63 magnet public schools serving 20,014 students in Washington.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public schools in Washington are Cascadia Elementary School, Nikola Tesla Stem High School and International Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Schools in Washington (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cascadia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 N 90th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5914
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Nikola Tesla Stem High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4301 228th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2770
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Gr: 6-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Stella Schola
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13505 Ne 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Meridian Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17077 Meridian Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4251
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Jing Mei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Renaissance School Of Art And Reasoning
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 228th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 151st Place Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8402 Skansie Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-3500
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Aspire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5900 54th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Sartori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
332 Park Ave N
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 204-4500
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Vancouver Itech Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16100 Ne 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Science And Math Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5501 N. Pearl St, Tacoma
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Spokane International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Gr: K-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Kingston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26201 Siyaya Avenue Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Orcas Island Montessori Public
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
557 School Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Gr: 1-3 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Lumen High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
718 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9105 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6340
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Industrial Design Engineering And Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6701 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2121.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2222.
West Valley Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2323.
Innovation High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
811 E. Sprague, Suite A
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2424.
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5950 Delridge Way Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8450
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
Career Academy At Truman High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2626.
Lake Stickney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 Madison Way
Lynnwood, WA 98087
(425) 366-3600
Gr: K-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6010 Road 52
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7114
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2828.
Fuerza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6011 W 10th Pl
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2929.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Intelco Loop Se Suite 201
Lacey, WA 98503
(509) 818-0509
Gr: K-12 | 2,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3030.
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3131.
Talley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
West View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 W Victoria Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3391
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Envision Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3434.
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5706 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7808
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3535.
Yakima Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
802 River Rd
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public schools in Washington?
The top-ranked magnet public schools in Washington include Cascadia Elementary School, Nikola Tesla Stem High School and International Community School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Washington?
63 magnet public schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington magnet public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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