For the 2023-24 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,761 students in Lake Havasu City, AZ (there are 5 private schools, serving 564 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Lake Havasu City, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ are Jamaica Elementary School, Starline Elementary School and Telesis Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Havasu City, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Lake Havasu City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Lake Havasu City, AZ Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamaica Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3437 Jamaica Blvd S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Starline Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 Starline Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-1490
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-1490
Grades: K-6
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Telesis Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2598 Starlite Ln
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-8661
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-8661
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #44.
Nautilus Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1425 Patrician Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6060
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6060
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Telesis Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2598 Starlite Ln
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-8661
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-8661
Grades: K-8
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Havasupai Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
880 Cashmere Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6040
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6040
Grades: K-6
| 359 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-6
| 332 students
Rank: #88.
Smoketree Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2395 Smoketree Ave N
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6020
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6020
Grades: PK-6
| 617 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Havasu High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2675 Palo Verde Blvd S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 854-5001
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 854-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,767 students
Rank: #1010.
Thunderbolt Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 34%
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
Grades: 7-8
| 862 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Havasupai Blvd
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6900
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 100 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
Desert Technology High School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
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 2021)
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 schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ include Jamaica Elementary School, Starline Elementary School and Telesis Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
11 public schools are located in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
What percentage of students in Lake Havasu City, AZ go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Lake Havasu City, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
Lake Havasu City, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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