Best 86401 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,597 students in 86401, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86401, AZ are La Senita Elementary School, White Cliffs Middle School and Cedar Hills School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 86401 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86401, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 86401, AZ Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 middle schools in 86401, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86401, AZ include La Senita Elementary School, White Cliffs Middle School and Cedar Hills School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86401?
5 public middle schools are located in 86401.
What is the racial composition of students in 86401?
86401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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