For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,702 students in 86442, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 61 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 86442, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 86442, AZ are Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School and Desert Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86442 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 86442, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86442, AZ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
945 Thumb Butte
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9345
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9345
Grades: K-5
| 124 students
Rank: #22.
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9345
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9345
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Valley School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1066 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6606
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6606
Grades: K-4
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Diamondback Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Tesota Way
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6858
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6858
Grades: K-4
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Coyote Canyon School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Lakeside Dr
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-4909
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-4909
Grades: PK-8
| 31 students
Rank: #66.
Bullhead City Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Hancock Rd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3921
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3921
Grades: 5-8
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Mohave High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2251 Highway 95
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3916
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3916
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #88.
Fox Creek Jr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Desert Sky Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-2500
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-2500
Grades: 5-8
| 563 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wave - Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Vocational School
625 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 753-0747
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 753-0747
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 86442, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 86442, AZ include Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School and Desert Valley School.
How many public schools are located in 86442, AZ?
9 public schools are located in 86442, AZ.
What percentage of students in 86442, AZ go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 86442, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 86442, AZ?
86442, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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