For the 2025 school year, there are 194 magnet public elementary schools serving 118,068 students in Texas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Texas are Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag and Hudson Elementary 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 43% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Grades: 4-8
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Grades: 1-5
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: K-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #55.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #66.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 610 students
Rank: #77.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #88.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Grades: 3-10
| 322 students
Rank: #99.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Grades: PK-8
| 792 students
Rank: #1010.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 456 students
Rank: #1111.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #1212.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grades: 5-12
| 1,332 students
Rank: #1313.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #1414.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #1515.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #1616.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #1717.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1818.
Travis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3311 Beauchamp St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #1919.
Pin Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: #2020.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Hillside Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2014 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2550
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2550
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Grades: PK-5
| 922 students
Rank: #2323.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,418 students
Rank: #2424.
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3101 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #2525.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2807 25th St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-7500
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #2626.
League City Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2588 Webster
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3400
League City, TX 77573
(281) 284-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,076 students
Rank: #2727.
Harvard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 Harvard St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #2828.
Math/science/tech Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Grades: K-6
| 628 students
Rank: #2929.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #3030.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Grades: 6-12
| 445 students
Rank: #3131.
Arapaho Classical Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Cypress Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6400
Grades: K-6
| 578 students
Rank: #3232.
Ramirez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
702 Ave T
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-6500
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #3333.
Westbrook Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 W El Dorado Blvd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3800
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #3434.
Lovett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8814 S Rice Ave
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 295-5258
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 295-5258
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #3535.
Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
575 Mitchell Blvd
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4110
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4110
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Texas?
The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Texas include Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag and Hudson Elementary School.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Texas?
194 magnet public elementary schools are located in Texas.
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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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