For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 magnet public charter schools serving 2,499 students in Kansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Kansas are Hugoton Learning Academy, Lawrence Virtual School and Walton Rural Life Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public charter school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Kansas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hugoton Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 W 11th St
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 428-6374
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 428-6374
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Virtual School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1104 E 1000 Road
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Grades: K-12
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Walton Rural Life Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Main
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Grades: K-4
| 132 students
Rank: #44.
Yoder Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S Yoder Rd
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Rank: #55.
Service Valley Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21101 Wallace Road
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 421-3449
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 421-3449
Grades: K-8
| 124 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Grades: K-12
| 283 students
Rank: #88.
Insight School Of Kansas
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E South St
Spring Hill, KS 66083
(913) 592-4600
Spring Hill, KS 66083
(913) 592-4600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,035 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caney Valley Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
601 E. Bullpups Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public charter schools in Kansas?
The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Kansas include Hugoton Learning Academy, Lawrence Virtual School and Walton Rural Life Center.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Kansas?
9 magnet public charter schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public charter schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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