For the 2025 school year, there are 54 magnet public schools serving 26,531 students in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Pennsylvania are Central High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School and Bucks County Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Magnet Public Schools in Pennsylvania (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Grades: 9-12
| 2,287 students
Rank: #22.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Grades: 5-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #33.
Bucks County Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
219 Tyburn Rd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 428-6700
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 428-6700
Grades: K-6
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Grades: 5-12
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Academy At Palumbo
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8130
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,188 students
Rank: #66.
Science Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1482 Green St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 979-5620
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 979-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
High School Of Engineering & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Grades: 7-12
| 843 students
Rank: #88.
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #99.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #1010.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Cherry Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #1111.
Parkway Center City Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #1212.
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2409 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,294 students
Rank: #1313.
Creative And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8140
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8140
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #1414.
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Grades: 5-12
| 557 students
Rank: #1515.
Franklin Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
616 N 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7570
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7570
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #1616.
Girls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3700
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 722 students
Rank: #1717.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #1818.
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Shippensburg University, 1871
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Bodine William W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11749 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8512
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8512
Grades: 7-12
| 438 students
Rank: #2121.
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #2222.
Hill Freedman World Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Grades: 6-12
| 572 students
Rank: #2323.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11748 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8435
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8435
Grades: PK-6
| 509 students
Rank: #2424.
Amy Nw
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Rank: #2525.
Lankenau High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3420
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #2626.
Robeson High School For Human Services
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4125 Ludlow St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7780
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7780
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #2727.
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Sarah St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 529-5190
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 529-5190
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #2828.
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 400-3360
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 400-3360
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
Rank: #2929.
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2459 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #3030.
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1018 Peralta St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 260 students
Rank: #3131.
Conwell Russell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1849 E Clearfield St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7210
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7210
Grades: 5-8
| 127 students
Rank: #3232.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #3333.
W B Evans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Baily Rd
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-5975
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-5975
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Rank: #3434.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 380 students
Rank: #3535.
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Grades: 6-12
| 737 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Pennsylvania include Central High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School and Bucks County Montessori Charter School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Pennsylvania?
54 magnet public schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania magnet public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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