For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,526 students in 86442, AZ (there are , serving 61 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 86442, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 86442, AZ are Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School and Wave - Mohave Accelerated Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86442 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86442, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86442, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
945 Thumb Butte
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9345
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9345
Gr: K-5 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9345
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9345
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Wave - Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 753-0747
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 753-0747
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Desert Valley School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1066 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6606
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6606
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Diamondback Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Tesota Way
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6858
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6858
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Mohave High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2251 Highway 95
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3916
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3916
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Coyote Canyon School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Lakeside Dr
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-4909
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-4909
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Fox Creek Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Desert Sky Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-2500
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-2500
Gr: 5-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Bullhead City Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Hancock Rd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3921
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3921
Gr: 5-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 86442, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 86442, AZ include Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School and Wave - Mohave Accelerated Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 86442?
9 public schools are located in 86442.
What percentage of students in 86442 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 86442 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 86442?
86442 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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