For the 2025 school year, there are 23 magnet public schools serving 11,231 students in Indiana.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Indiana are Fred H Croninger Elementary School, Forest Glen Elementary School and Center For Inquiry School 2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Magnet Public Schools in Indiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6700 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6050
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6050
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6333 Lee Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 934 students
Rank: #33.
Center For Inquiry School 2
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 N New Jersey St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5111 Evanston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Grades: PK-8
| 537 students
Rank: #55.
George Washington Carver School 87
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2411 Indpls Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #66.
Weisser Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Colerick St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8875
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8875
Grades: 1-5
| 600 students
Rank: #77.
Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #88.
John S Irwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 S Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5310
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5310
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #99.
Blackhawk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7200 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4885
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4885
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #1010.
Memorial Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Maumee Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5300
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #1111.
Csa Fodrea Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Illinois St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
Rank: #1212.
Pinewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3420 E Bristol St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5595
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5595
Grades: K-6
| 544 students
Rank: #1313.
Edison School Of The Arts 47
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
777 White River Pkwy W Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4992
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4992
Grades: K-8
| 604 students
Rank: #1414.
Pine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1660 Co Line Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #1515.
Lake Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Ferguson Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2105
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2105
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #1616.
Marquette Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Bergan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2400
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #1717.
Cold Spring School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4155
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4155
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Rank: #1818.
Indian Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10833 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4400
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4400
Grades: 1-6
| 679 students
Rank: #1919.
Hw Longfellow Med/stem Magnet Midl
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 Laurel Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4228
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4228
Grades: 7-8
| 463 students
Rank: #2020.
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8620 Montery Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4105
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4105
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #2121.
Academy For Innovative Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2319 Stringtown Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-0979
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-0979
Grades: K-12
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bunche Elementary School
Magnet School
1111 Greene St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-4790
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-4790
Grades: PK-K
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whitney M Young Early Childhood
Magnet School
1026 E Pontiac St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-8950
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-8950
Grades: PK-K
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Indiana?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Indiana include Fred H Croninger Elementary School, Forest Glen Elementary School and Center For Inquiry School 2.
How many magnet public schools are located in Indiana?
23 magnet public schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana magnet public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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