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Best Mohave County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 70 public schools serving 23,508 students in Mohave County, AZ (there are 7 private schools, serving 976 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mohave County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mohave County, AZ are Masada Charter School, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East and Owens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mohave County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Mohave County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mohave County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Gr: K-9 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
945 Thumb Butte
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9345
Gr: K-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Owens Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14109 E. Chickensprings Rd.
Wikieup, AZ 85360
(928) 765-2311
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9345
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Topock Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5083 Tule Dr.
Topock, AZ 86436
(928) 768-3344
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Telesis Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2598 Starlite Ln
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-8661
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Young Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 E Valencia Rd
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 704-1100
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Starline Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3150 Starline Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-1490
Gr: K-6 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Jamaica Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3437 Jamaica Blvd S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Gr: K-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Havasupai Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
880 Cashmere Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6040
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Wave - Mohave Community College
Vocational School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1971 E Jagerson Ave
Kingman, AZ 86402
(928) 753-0747
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
La Senita Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3175 E Gordon Dr
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 757-4328
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1414.
Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
625 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86439
(928) 704-9345
Gr: 6-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Wave - Lake Havasu High School
Vocational School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2675 Palo Verde Blvd S
Kingman, AZ 86402
(928) 854-5001
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1616.
Kingman Academy Of Learning - Intermediate School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3419 Harrison St
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 681-3200
Gr: K-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
Desert Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5635 Hwy 95
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 770-4523
Gr: K-10 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
Camp Mohave Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1797 E La Entrada Dr
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 704-3600
Gr: K-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
Telesis Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2598 Starlite Ln
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-8661
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
El Capitan Public School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Gr: 6-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Fort Mohave Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1760 E Joy Ln
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 768-3986
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2222.
Nautilus Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1425 Patrician Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2323.
Wave-central Campus
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1540 Palo Verde Blvd S
Kingman, AZ 86402
(928) 753-0747
Gr: 10-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2424.
Oro Grande Classical Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1250 Pawnee Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-6080
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2601 Detroit Ave
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 753-6197
Gr: K-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2626.
Smoketree Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2395 Smoketree Ave N
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6020
Gr: PK-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2727.
Kingman Academy Of Learning - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3269 Harrison St
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 692-5265
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2828.
Lee Williams High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Grandview Ave
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 718-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
Lake Havasu High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2675 Palo Verde Blvd S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 854-5001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3030.
Kingman Academy Of Learning - High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3420 N Burbank St
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 681-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3131.
Wave - Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
625 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 753-0747
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3232.
Wave- Lee Williams High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Grandview Ave
Kingman, AZ 86402
(928) 718-6000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3333.
Thunderbolt Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
695 Thunderbolt Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7224
Gr: 7-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3434.
Hualapai Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Eastern St
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 753-1919
Gr: K-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3535.
Mohave Valley Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6565 S Girard Ave
Mohave Valley, AZ 86440
(928) 768-9196
Gr: K-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mohave County, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Mohave County, AZ include Masada Charter School, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East and Owens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mohave County?
71 public schools are located in Mohave County.
What percentage of students in Mohave County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Mohave County are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mohave County?
Mohave County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mohave County are often viewed compared to one another?

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