Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kingman Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 7,740 students in Kingman, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 244 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Kingman, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kingman, AZ are Wave - Mohave Community College, La Senita Elementary School and Wave - Lake Havasu High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingman, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Kingman have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Kingman, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Wave - Kingman High School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4182 N Bank St
Kingman, AZ 86402
(928) 692-6480
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Wave - Mohave High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2251 Highway 95
Kingman, AZ 86402
(928) 758-3916
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Kingman High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4182 N Bank St
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 692-6480
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Cerbat Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2689 E Jagerson Ave
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 757-5100
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Wave - River Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 E Laguna Rd
Kingman, AZ 86402
(928) 768-2300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2222.
Wave - Parker High School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S Kofa Ave
Kingman, AZ 86402
(928) 669-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #2323.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Kingman Academy Of Learning - Primary School
Charter School
3400 N Burbank St
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 692-2500
Gr: K-2 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Wave-arizona Western College
Vocational School
1109 S Geronimo Ave
Kingman, AZ 86402
(928) 669-2214
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Kingman, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Kingman, AZ include Wave - Mohave Community College, La Senita Elementary School and Wave - Lake Havasu High School.
How many public schools are located in Kingman?
25 public schools are located in Kingman.
What percentage of students in Kingman go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Kingman are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kingman?
Kingman public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kingman are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (AZ):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Arizona Top-Ranked Public Schools
Arizona Top-Ranked Public Schools
 Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
 Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes
Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes
 10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools

More Articles

Evaluating Public Schools
Public School Jobs
Public School Policies
About Public Schools
Local School Topics