For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,425 students in 86442, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 86442, AZ are Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School and Desert Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 86442 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 86442, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86442, AZ Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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 elementary schools in 86442, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 86442, AZ include Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School and Desert Valley School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 86442?
7 public elementary schools are located in 86442.
What is the racial composition of students in 86442?
86442 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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