For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,493 students in Bullhead City, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Bullhead City, AZ are Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School and Mohave Accelerated Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bullhead City, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Bullhead City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bullhead City, AZ (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 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86439
(928) 704-9345
Bullhead City, AZ 86439
(928) 704-9345
Gr: 6-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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 | 517 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Diamondback Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Tesota Way
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6558
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6558
Gr: PK-6 | 313 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2645 Landon Dr
Bullhead City, AZ 86429
(928) 754-1815
Bullhead City, AZ 86429
(928) 754-1815
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
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 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
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 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Fox Creek Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Desert Sky Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-2500
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-2500
Gr: 5-8 | 433 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Cruhsd Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Highway 95 Ste 5
Bullhead City, AZ 86439
(928) 219-3070
Bullhead City, AZ 86439
(928) 219-3070
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bullhead City, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Bullhead City, AZ include Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School and Mohave Accelerated Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Bullhead City?
12 public schools are located in Bullhead City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bullhead City?
Bullhead City public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bullhead City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bullhead City include: Bullhead City Middle School vs. Fox Creek Jr High School, Fox Creek Jr High School vs. Bullhead City Middle School, Desert Valley School vs. Coyote Canyon School
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