For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 810 students in Lakeside, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary school in Lakeside, AZ is Blue Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeside, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lakeside have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lakeside, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Porter Mountain Road
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6182
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6182
Grades: PK-6
| 810 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lakeside, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 West White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Grades: 3-4
| 354 students
3050 North Porter Mountain Roa
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Grades: 4-6
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lakeside, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lakeside, AZ include Blue Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lakeside?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lakeside.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeside?
Lakeside public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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