Top 10 Best Minnesota Magnet Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1170 magnet public high schools serving 312,187 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Minnesota are Secondary Lighthouse, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper and Wayzata High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minnesota magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Delano High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public High Schools in Minnesota (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Secondary Lighthouse
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Wayzata High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4955 Peony Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
Grades: 9-12
| 3,523 students
Rank: #44.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Math And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Grades: 6-12
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
Mounds View Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Lake Valentine Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #77.
Minnetonka Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 3,508 students
Rank: #88.
Litchfield Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 N Gilman Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #99.
Delano High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Grades: 7-12
| 1,209 students
Rank: #1010.
St. Michael-albertville Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5800 Jamison Ave Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2192
Grades: 9-12
| 2,240 students
Rank: #1111.
Rogers Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21000 141st Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 274-3140
Grades: 9-12
| 1,740 students
Rank: #1212.
Edina Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6754 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,720 students
Rank: #1313.
Century Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2525 Viola Rd Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5100
Grades: 8-12
| 1,698 students
Rank: #1414.
Barnesville Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 3rd St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Grades: 6-12
| 408 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
Grades: 7-12
| 608 students
Rank: #1616.
Hawley Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Grades: 7-12
| 414 students
Rank: #1717.
Mahtomedi Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8000 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-5801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,142 students
Rank: #1818.
Royalton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 S Hawthorn St
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #1919.
Eden Prairie Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17185 Valley View Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,833 students
Rank: #2020.
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11111 Bren Road W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Grades: 6-12
| 661 students
Rank: #2121.
Battle Lake Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
402 Summit St W
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5215
Grades: 7-12
| 189 students
Rank: #2222.
Jefferson Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4001 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,637 students
Rank: #2323.
Andover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2115 Andover Blvd Nw
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,758 students
Rank: #2424.
Mound Westonka High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Grades: 8-12
| 947 students
Rank: #2525.
Eagan Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4185 Braddock Tr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,171 students
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Albany Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Forest Ave
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-5043
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Highland Park Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1015 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,390 students
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Perham Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Proctor Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
131 9th Ave
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 628-4926
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #3131.
Pine Island Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
223 1st Ave Se
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-4849
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Eastview Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6200 140th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,308 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Sartell Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3101 Pinecone Road North
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Grades: 9-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #3434.
Luverne Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #3535.
Centennial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4757 N Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,982 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Minnesota include Secondary Lighthouse, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper and Wayzata High School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Minnesota?
1,170 magnet public high schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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