Top 10 Best Humboldt County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 96 public schools serving 17,860 students in Humboldt County, CA (there are 13 private schools, serving 874 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Humboldt County, CA are Union Street Charter, Garfield Elementary School and Jacoby Creek. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Humboldt County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Grades: K-5
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2200 Freshwater Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-5471
Grades: K-6
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Jacoby Creek
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1617 Old Arcata Rd.
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-4896
Grades: K-8
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Redwood Coast Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: #66.
Arcata High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,006 students
Rank: #77.
Mattole Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #88.
Hydesville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3050 Johnson Rd.
Hydesville, CA 95547
(707) 768-3610
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Rank: #99.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #1010.
Green Point Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
180 Valkensar Ln.
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5921
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #1111.
Six Rivers Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #1212.
Fuente Nueva Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1730 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-3348
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rank: #1313.
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1480 Ross Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Bridgeville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38717 Kneeland Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 777-3311
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
East High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Eel River Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2292 Newburg Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Maple Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15933 Maple Creek Rd.
Korbel, CA 95550
(707) 668-5596
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1919.
Hoaglin-zenia Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Zenia Lake Mountain Rd. & Burg
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 923-9670
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #2020.
Big Lagoon Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
269 Big Lagoon Park Rd.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #2121.
Honeydew Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Wilder Ridge Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6831 Ave. Of The Giants
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Southern Humboldt Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
286 Sprowl Creek Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 923-2550
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Southern Trinity High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Captain John Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 Loop Rd.
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2002 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Jack Norton Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
263 Jack Norton Sch Rd.
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Fieldbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4070 Fieldbrook Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Grades: K-8
| 116 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 Campton Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Grades: K-12
| 327 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Trinidad Union
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Trinity St.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #3131.
Trillium Charter
Charter School
(Reading: ≥50%)
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1464 Spear Ave.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4721
Grades: K-5
| 41 students
Rank: #3232.
Cutten Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4182 Walnut Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3900
Grades: 3-6
| 321 students
Rank: #3333.
Coastal Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Grades: K-8
| 234 students
Rank: #3434.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Grades: 7-8
| 46 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Freshwater Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
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Humboldt County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
73 Sch Rd.
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Grades: K-12
| 443 students
269 Big Lagoon Park
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Grades: K-12
| 235 students
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Grades: K-6
| 230 students
2151 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
2292 Newburg Ave
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4500 Ettersburg Rd
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 986-7677
Grades: K-3
| 9 students
674 Allard Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Sr 96 Stevens Building
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5296
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
2100 J St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
901 Mrytle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
2004 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
216 W. Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Grant And B Sts.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Grades: K-6
| 200 students
210 Lindley Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Grades: K-12
| 727 students
2275 Central Ave
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
155 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Grades: K-12
| 199 students
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
11800 State Highway 96
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
P.o. Box 188
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Grades: 8-12
| 447 students
600 Van Duzen Rd
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
922 North St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Grades: 9-10
| 8 students
3400 Erie St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Grades: K-8
| 185 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Humboldt County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Humboldt County, CA include Union Street Charter, Garfield Elementary School and Jacoby Creek.
How many public schools are located in Humboldt County, CA?
96 public schools are located in Humboldt County, CA.
What percentage of students in Humboldt County, CA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County, CA?
Humboldt County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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