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Best Minnesota Magnet Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 magnet public middle schools serving 7,764 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Minnesota are Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo, Central Middle School and Open World Learning Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Minnesota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
560 Rondo Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Gr: 1-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Gr: 6-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Heritage E-stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 W Butler Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7401
Gr: 5-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13955 Glendale Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Fridley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Brooklyn Middle Steam School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7377 Noble Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 569-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Global Arts Plus Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Gr: 5-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Walsh St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Gr: 5-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Sullivan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Aldrich Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Gr: 6-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
American Indian Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1075 3rd St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Ella Baker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2720
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Minnesota include Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo, Central Middle School and Open World Learning Secondary.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Minnesota?
15 magnet public middle schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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