For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 784 students in 86406, AZ.
The top ranked public middle school in 86406, AZ is Thunderbolt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 86406 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86406, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86406, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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 middle schools in 86406, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 86406, AZ include Thunderbolt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86406?
1 public middle schools are located in 86406.
What is the racial composition of students in 86406?
86406 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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