For the 2025 school year, there are 8 magnet public charter schools serving 5,601 students in Texas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Texas are Hudson Elementary School, J L Everhart Magnet Elementary School and Forest Park Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Gr: 1-5 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
J L Everhart Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2919 Tryon Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5400
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Forest Park Magnet School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1644 N Eastman Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2510
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Fox Technical High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
637 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 738-9730
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 738-9730
Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 Donaldson Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6570
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,625 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2010 E 26th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-3400
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Burbank High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Edwards St
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 228-1210
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 228-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,314 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Smith Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Concord
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-5825
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-5825
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public charter schools in Texas?
The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Texas include Hudson Elementary School, J L Everhart Magnet Elementary School and Forest Park Magnet School.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Texas?
8 magnet public charter schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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