For the 2026 school year, there are 8 magnet public high schools serving 5,891 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Minnesota are Open World Learning Secondary, Lincoln Senior High School and Park Center Ib World School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minnesota magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fridley Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Minnesota (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Gr: 6-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Knight Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Park Center Ib World School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Brooklyn Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 569-7600
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 569-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Fridley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Washington Technology Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Gr: 6-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
709 Portia Johnson Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Gr: 12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public high schools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Minnesota include Open World Learning Secondary, Lincoln Senior High School and Park Center Ib World School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Minnesota?
8 magnet public high schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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