For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,022 students in 86442, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86442, AZ are Coyote Canyon School, Fox Creek Jr High School and Bullhead City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 86442 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86442, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86442, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 middle schools in 86442, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86442, AZ include Coyote Canyon School, Fox Creek Jr High School and Bullhead City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86442?
3 public middle schools are located in 86442.
What is the racial composition of students in 86442?
86442 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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