For the 2025 school year, there are 19 magnet public schools serving 10,060 students in Arizona.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Arizona are Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, Magnet Traditional School and South Verde Technology Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Magnet Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2602 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
South Verde Technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
462 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 S Hemisphere Pl
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3000
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3000
Grades: K-3
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4757 E Winsett St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5831 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #77.
Tucson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 3,039 students
Rank: #88.
Borton Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #99.
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1010.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Grades: 8-12
| 676 students
Rank: #1111.
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3401 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4090
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4090
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #1212.
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Alvord Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Grades: 4-8
| 775 students
Rank: #1313.
Mansfeld Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-1800
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Rank: #1414.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #1515.
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1616.
Holladay Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 E 33rd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1600
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #1717.
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Montego Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
Rank: #1818.
Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 W El Rio Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3400
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
Booth Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
450 East Montego Drive
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Arizona?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Arizona include Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School, Magnet Traditional School and South Verde Technology Magnet.
How many magnet public schools are located in Arizona?
19 magnet public schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona magnet public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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