For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,154 students in 86406, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 353 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 86406, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 86406, AZ are Starline Elementary School, Jamaica Elementary School and Oro Grande Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86406 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86406, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86406, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starline Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3150 Starline Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-1490
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-1490
Gr: K-6 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Jamaica Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3437 Jamaica Blvd S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Gr: K-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Thunderbolt Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
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
Gr: 7-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
86406, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3155 Maricopa Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 453-3383
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 453-3383
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 86406, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 86406, AZ include Starline Elementary School, Jamaica Elementary School and Oro Grande Classical Academy.
How many public schools are located in 86406?
4 public schools are located in 86406.
What percentage of students in 86406 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 86406 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 86406?
86406 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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