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
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 934 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Gr: 1-5 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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
Gr: K-6 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: K-8 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 121:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: K-6 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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
Gr: K-8 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Gr: 1-6 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: K-12 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: PK-K | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: PK-K | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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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