For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,296 students in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ are Telesis Preparatory, Thunderbolt Middle School and Havasuonline. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Havasu City, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Havasu City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telesis Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2598 Starlite Ln
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-8661
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-8661
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Havasuonline
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Havasupai Blvd
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6900
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 220 students
Lake Havasu City, 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
98 Swanson Plaza
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-1460
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-1460
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
Lake Havasu Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1055 Empire Drive
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-5427
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-5427
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
2200 Havasupai Blvd
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-6455
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-6455
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ include Telesis Preparatory, Thunderbolt Middle School and Havasuonline.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Havasu City?
3 public middle schools are located in Lake Havasu City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lake Havasu City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lake Havasu City include: Thunderbolt Middle School vs. Telesis Preparatory
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