For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,739 students in 86403, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 249 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 86403, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 86403, AZ are Telesis Preparatory Academy, Telesis Preparatory and Smoketree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86403 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86403, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86403, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telesis Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
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: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Smoketree Elementary School
(Math: 44% | 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
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Havasu High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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
| 1,618 students
Rank: #55.
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
86403, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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 86403, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 86403, AZ include Telesis Preparatory Academy, Telesis Preparatory and Smoketree Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 86403?
5 public schools are located in 86403.
What percentage of students in 86403 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 86403 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 86403?
86403 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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