For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,196 students in 86406, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 344 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 86406, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 86406, AZ are Starline Elementary School, Oro Grande Classical Academy and Jamaica Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86406 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86406, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86406, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Starline Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3150 Starline Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-1490
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-1490
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Oro Grande Classical Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Pawnee Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-6080
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-6080
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Jamaica Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3437 Jamaica Blvd S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
Thunderbolt Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
695 Thunderbolt Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7224
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7224
Grades: 7-8
| 784 students
86406, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3456 Thunderhead Dr.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(520) 766-2577
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(520) 766-2577
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3155 Maricopa Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 453-3383
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 453-3383
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lake Havasu Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2700 South Jamaica Blvd
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-5427
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-5427
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 86406, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 86406, AZ include Starline Elementary School, Oro Grande Classical Academy and Jamaica Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 86406?
4 public schools are located in 86406.
What percentage of students in 86406 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 86406 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 86406?
86406 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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