For the 2026 school year, there are 9 magnet public high schools serving 6,302 students in Missouri.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Missouri are Metro High School, Lincoln College Prep. and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Missouri magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln College Prep., with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Missouri (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Central Visual/perf. Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3125 S Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 Flora Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-3525
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-3525
Gr: 7-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Gateway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Mcree Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3300
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Soldan International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 N Union Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-9222
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-9222
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Sumner High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4248 Cottage Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 371-1048
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 371-1048
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public high schools in Missouri?
The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Missouri include Metro High School, Lincoln College Prep. and Central High School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Missouri?
9 magnet public high schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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