For the 2025 school year, there are 7 magnet public middle schools serving 4,158 students in Missouri.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Missouri are Central High School, Foreign Language Academy and Busch Middle School Character Athletics. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Missouri (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,449 students
Rank: #22.
Foreign Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Warwick
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 418-6000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 418-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Busch Middle School Character Athletics
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Clifton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-1043
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-1043
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 Flora Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-3525
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-3525
Grades: 7-12
| 677 students
Rank: #55.
Lyon At Blow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
516 Loughborough Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1353
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1353
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Compton-drew Ilc Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 652-9282
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 652-9282
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
Carr Lane Vpa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 N Jefferson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-0413
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-0413
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Missouri?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Missouri include Central High School, Foreign Language Academy and Busch Middle School Character Athletics.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Missouri?
7 magnet public middle schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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