For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,331 students in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ are Telesis Preparatory, Thunderbolt Middle School and Havasuonline. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Havasu City, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Havasu City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
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%
Lake Havasu City, 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 2023)
Charter School
1055 Empire Drive
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-5427
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-5427
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 13%
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%
2200 Havasupai Blvd
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-6455
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-6455
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ include Telesis Preparatory, Thunderbolt Middle School and Havasuonline.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Havasu City?
3 public middle schools are located in Lake Havasu City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lake Havasu City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lake Havasu City include: Thunderbolt Middle School vs. Telesis Preparatory, Telesis Preparatory vs. Thunderbolt Middle School
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