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Best Texas Magnet Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 192 magnet public elementary schools serving 117,278 students in Texas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Texas are William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School and T H Rogers School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Gr: 4-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Gr: 1-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Gr: 3-11 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Gr: K-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 Dennison St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3101 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
League City Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2588 Webster
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
Pin Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2222.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Gr: PK-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2323.
Hillside Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Keen Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2550
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
Harvard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
810 Harvard St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2525.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2807 25th St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2626.
Math/science/tech Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
Travis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3311 Beauchamp St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Gr: K-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
Arapaho Classical Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 Cypress Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6400
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2929.
Ramirez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
702 Ave T
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3030.
Westbrook Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 W El Dorado Blvd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3131.
Lovett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8814 S Rice Ave
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 295-5258
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3232.
Austin Academy For Excell
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3333.
Caldwell Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
331 S College
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2250
Gr: K-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3434.
El Magnet At Hays
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 E Monahans St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1129
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3535.
Watson Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2601 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2600
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Texas?
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What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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