For the 2026 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 Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts. 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 18% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,449 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Foreign Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Warwick
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 418-6000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 418-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Busch Middle School Character Athletics
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Compton-drew Ilc Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Lyon At Blow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Carr Lane Vpa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts.
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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