For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,229 students in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ are Starline Elementary School, Jamaica Elementary School and Havasupai Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Havasu City, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Havasu City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ (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.
Havasupai Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
880 Cashmere Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6040
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6040
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Nautilus Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 Patrician Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6060
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Havasuonline
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ include Starline Elementary School, Jamaica Elementary School and Havasupai Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Havasu City?
8 public elementary schools are located in Lake Havasu City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lake Havasu City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lake Havasu City include: Smoketree Elementary School vs. Starline Elementary School, Nautilus Elementary School vs. Telesis Preparatory, Oro Grande Classical Academy vs. Jamaica Elementary School
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