For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,255 students in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Havasu City, AZ are Nautilus Elementary School, Oro Grande Classical Academy and Smoketree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Havasu City, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake Havasu City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lake Havasu City, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Havasu City, AZ include Nautilus Elementary School, Oro Grande Classical Academy and Smoketree Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake Havasu City?
3 public preschools are located in Lake Havasu City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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