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Best 86401 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,821 students in 86401, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 244 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 86401, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 86401, AZ are La Senita Elementary School, Manzanita Elementary School and Lee Williams High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86401 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86401, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 86401, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
White Cliffs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 Prospector St
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 753-6216
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Prospector St
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 753-2472
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Cedar Hills School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9501 E Nellie Dr
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 692-0013
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Kingman Online Learning Academy (Kola) High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3033 Macdonald Ave
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 681-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Kingman Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1969 Detroit Ave
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 753-3588
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Kingman Online Learning Academy (Kola) Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3033 Macdonald Ave
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 692-5265
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 86401, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 86401, AZ include La Senita Elementary School, Manzanita Elementary School and Lee Williams High School.
How many public schools are located in 86401?
10 public schools are located in 86401.
What percentage of students in 86401 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 86401 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 86401?
86401 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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