For the 2026 school year, there are 4 magnet public charter schools serving 1,043 students in Washington.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Washington are Spokane International Academy, Lumen High School and Intergenerational High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Washington (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spokane International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Gr: K-10 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Lumen High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade Public Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
22419 Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Washington?
The top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Washington include Spokane International Academy, Lumen High School and Intergenerational High School.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Washington?
4 magnet public charter schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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