For the 2023-24 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 (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Street Charter
Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Grades: K-5
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 Freshwater Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-5471
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-5471
Grades: K-6
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Jacoby Creek
Math: 55% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1617 Old Arcata Rd.
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-4896
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: #66.
Arcata High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,006 students
Rank: #77.
Mattole Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #88.
Hydesville Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3050 Johnson Rd.
Hydesville, CA 95547
(707) 768-3610
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #1010.
Green Point Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Valkensar Ln.
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5921
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #1212.
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1480 Ross Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Bridgeville Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38717 Kneeland Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 777-3311
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 777-3311
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
East High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Eel River Community
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2292 Newburg Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Maple Creek Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15933 Maple Creek Rd.
Korbel, CA 95550
(707) 668-5596
Korbel, CA 95550
(707) 668-5596
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Fieldbrook Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4070 Fieldbrook Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Grades: K-8
| 116 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 Campton Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Grades: K-12
| 327 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Trinidad Union
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Trinity St.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #2121.
Coastal Grove Charter
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Grades: K-8
| 234 students
Rank: #2222.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Grades: 7-8
| 46 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Freshwater Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sunny Brae Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1430 Buttermilk Ln.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5988
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5988
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #2525.
Whale Gulch Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Grades: K-8
| 29 students
Rank: #2626.
Pacific Union Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3001 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Grades: K-8
| 526 students
Rank: #2727.
Cuddeback Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wilder Rd.
Carlotta, CA 95528
(707) 768-3372
Carlotta, CA 95528
(707) 768-3372
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
Rank: #2828.
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
417 Church St.
Scotia, CA 95565
(707) 764-2212
Scotia, CA 95565
(707) 764-2212
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #2929.
Laurel Tree Charter
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Valley W. Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Grades: K-12
| 175 students
Rank: #3030.
Van Duzen Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
680 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6237
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6237
Grades: K-8
| 50 students
Rank: #3131.
Arcata Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Baldwin St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Eureka Senior High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1915 J St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Grades: 9-12
| 1,281 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
South Bay Charter
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Grades: K-8
| 120 students
Rank: #3434.
Agnes J. Johnson Charter
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73 Sch Rd.
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: #3535.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3322 Dolbeer St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2547
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2547
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
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Humboldt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
73 Sch Rd.
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Alder Grove Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Grades: K-12
| 443 students
Big Lagoon Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
269 Big Lagoon Park
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Grades: K-12
| 235 students
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Grades: K-6
| 230 students
Cic Program High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2151 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
Eureka, CA 95501
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Eel River Success Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2292 Newburg Ave
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4500 Ettersburg Rd
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 986-7677
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 986-7677
Grades: K-3
| 9 students
Eureka Secondary Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
674 Allard Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Hoopa Community High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Sr 96 Stevens Building
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5296
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5296
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Humboldt Bay High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2100 J St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
Humboldt County Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
901 Mrytle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Humboldt County Court Schools (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Humboldt County Office Of Education Court High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2004 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
216 W. Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Grant And B Sts.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Grades: K-6
| 200 students
Mattole Valley Charter (#159) (Closed 2021)
Charter School
210 Lindley Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Grades: K-12
| 727 students
Mckinleyville Elementary Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2275 Central Ave
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
155 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Norrn Humboldt Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pacific View Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Grades: K-12
| 199 students
Redwood Coast Montessori (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
River's Edge Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
11800 State Highway 96
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
P.o. Box 188
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Grades: 8-12
| 447 students
Southern Trinity Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
600 Van Duzen Rd
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Strongs Creek Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
922 North St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Grades: 9-10
| 8 students
3400 Erie St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
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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