For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,196 students in 86406, AZ (there are , 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 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 86406, AZ are Starline Elementary School, Jamaica Elementary School and Oro Grande Classical Academy. 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 38% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starline Elementary School
(Math: 50% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Jamaica Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3437 Jamaica Blvd S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Oro Grande Classical Academy
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Thunderbolt Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
695 Thunderbolt Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7224
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7224
Gr: 7-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
86406, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3155 Maricopa Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 453-3383
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 453-3383
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 19%
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, Jamaica Elementary School and Oro Grande Classical Academy.
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 93%).
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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