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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best California Magnet Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 76 magnet public schools serving 42,946 students in California.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public schools in California are Science Academy Stem Magnet, Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School and Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-high Ability Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Schools in California (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Gr: 1-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3001 Ross Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
Gr: K-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13282 Santa Rosa Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 383-5355
Gr: K-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Legacy Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Gr: 6-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Berkeley Arts Magnet At Whittier
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1645 Milvia St.
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 644-6225
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Meyers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1095 San Bernardino Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19429 Road 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15848 Stare St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-8661
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2150 Duane St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-0474
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 North Cornwell St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5540 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2211 247th St.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 784-6700
Gr: K-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Duff Language Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7830 Dorothy Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 927-5757
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1818.
Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1303 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-6793
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1919.
Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1290 Kimberly Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6259
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Mcpherson Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
333 South Prospect St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6384
Gr: K-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Boyle Heights Hilda Solis High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
319 North Humphreys Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 729-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6351 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 935-8173
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Council St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-8775
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Chatsworth Park Es Urban Planning/comm Development Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22005 Devonshire St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1371
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Haskell Elementary Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (Steam) Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15850 Tulsa St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 366-6431
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2530 East 4th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
151 Civic Center Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5766
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Palmyra Gate Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 East Palmyra Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6207
Gr: K-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2929.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
King/drew Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
San Jacinto Leadership Academy - Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
181 North Ramona Blvd
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 929-1954
Gr: 6-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3232.
Washington Irving Mid School Math Music And Engr Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3333.
Los Feliz Science/tech/engineer/math/medicine Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1740 North New Hampshire Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0674
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3434.
Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 South Flower Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2520
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3535.
Garvanza Elementary School Technology And Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
317 North Avenue 62
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7328
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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How many magnet public schools are located in California?
76 magnet public schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California magnet public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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