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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Arkansas Magnet Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 magnet public schools serving 18,046 students in Arkansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public schools in Arkansas are Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School and Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Schools in Arkansas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
617 Main Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-5661
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
480 N Main St
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd.
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Gr: PK-5 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
International Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1218 Cobb Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5825
Gr: 1-6 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1115 W 16th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
North Heights Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2118 E 35th
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Williams Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7301 Evergreen Street
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Magnet Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22083 Hwy 51
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
133 Military Rd
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Gr: K-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1804 Hillcrest Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5830
Gr: 1-6 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Magnet Cove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
472 Magnet School Road
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4505 Pinson
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
West Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Hill Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-9878
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Arkansas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 621-3990
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Rosemond Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850
Gr: 1-6 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 L H Polk Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Gr: K-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
820 E 17th Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Parkview Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 John Barrow Road
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Gr: 7-9 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Hammond Lane
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Math & Science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
213 E Thomas Green Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5845
Gr: 1-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
Mann Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E. Roosevelt
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 East 6th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Crestmere St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Gr: PK-6 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2626.
Arkansas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Jefferson
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
Leadership Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 West Washington Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855
Gr: 1-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Forrest St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3030.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Oaklawn Boulevard
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Gr: PK-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3131.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Gr: 10-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3232.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
905 M L King Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Wright Ave
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public schools in Arkansas?
How many magnet public schools are located in Arkansas?
33 magnet public schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas magnet public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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