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Best Pennsylvania Magnet Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 magnet public elementary schools serving 11,625 students in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Pennsylvania are Masterman Julia R Sec School, Bucks County Montessori Charter School and Gamp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Gr: 5-12 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Bucks County Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
219 Tyburn Rd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 428-6700
Gr: K-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Gr: 5-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Cherry Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Gr: 5-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Hill Freedman World Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Gr: 6-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11748 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8435
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Amy Nw
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Sarah St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 529-5190
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 400-3360
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1018 Peralta St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Conwell Russell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1849 E Clearfield St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7210
Gr: 5-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
W B Evans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Baily Rd
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-5975
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Gr: 6-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Filbert St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 529-8450
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
725 S Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3996
Gr: K-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1463 Chartiers Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 529-3110
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2424.
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4115
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Reynolds St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-7870
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2626.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Deburgos Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 400-7080
Gr: K-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2828.
Cougar Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 North 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-4325
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Masterman Julia R Sec School, Bucks County Montessori Charter School and Gamp.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania?
30 magnet public elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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