For the 2025 school year, there are 9 magnet public high schools serving 5,825 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Minnesota are Open World Learning Secondary, Lincoln Senior High School and 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary. 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 16% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minnesota magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fridley Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Gr: 6-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Knight Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Park Center Ib World School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Brooklyn Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 569-7600
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 569-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,991 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Fridley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Gr: 9-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Washington Technology Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,033 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Brooklyn Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Gr: 6-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
709 Portia Johnson Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Gr: 12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Minnesota include Open World Learning Secondary, Lincoln Senior High School and 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Minnesota?
9 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 77% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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