For the 2025 school year, there are 96 public schools serving 17,599 students in Humboldt County, CA (there are 13 private schools, serving 845 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, Academy Of The Redwoods 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 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Humboldt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Gr: K-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Jacoby Creek
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1617 Old Arcata Rd.
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-4896
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-4896
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 Freshwater Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-5471
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-5471
Gr: K-6 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Gr: 7-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hydesville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3050 Johnson Rd.
Hydesville, CA 95547
(707) 768-3610
Hydesville, CA 95547
(707) 768-3610
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Redwood Coast Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Gr: K-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1480 Ross Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Hoaglin-zenia Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Zenia Lake Mountain Rd. & Burg
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 923-9670
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 923-9670
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Cutten Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4182 Walnut Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3900
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3900
Gr: 3-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Green Point Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Valkensar Ln.
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5921
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5921
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1414.
Southern Trinity High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Freshwater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Arcata High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,011 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Orick Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120918 Highway 101
Orick, CA 95555
(707) 488-2821
Orick, CA 95555
(707) 488-2821
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Big Lagoon Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
269 Big Lagoon Park Rd.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Captain John Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Loop Rd.
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Jack Norton Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
263 Jack Norton School Rd.
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2121.
Mattole Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Honeydew Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Wilder Ridge Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Southern Humboldt Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Redwood Dr.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 923-2550
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 923-2550
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Rank: #2525.
Fieldbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4070 Fieldbrook Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2626.
Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2006 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
South Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Trinidad Union
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Trinity St.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2929.
Agnes J. Johnson Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
73 School Rd.
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3030.
Mckinleyville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3131.
Arcata Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Baldwin St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3232.
Pacific Union Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Gr: K-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3333.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 Campton Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3434.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
164 Shaw Ave.
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5300
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5300
Gr: K-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3535.
Coastal Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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Humboldt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
73 Sch Rd.
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Gr: K-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Alder Grove Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Gr: K-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Big Lagoon Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
269 Big Lagoon Park
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Cic Program High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2151 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
Eureka, CA 95501
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Eel River Success Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2292 Newburg Ave
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
4500 Ettersburg Rd
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 986-7677
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 986-7677
Gr: K-3 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Eureka Secondary Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
674 Allard Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Hoopa Community High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Sr 96 Stevens Building
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5296
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5296
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Humboldt Bay High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2100 J St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Humboldt County Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Mrytle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Humboldt County Court Schools (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Humboldt County Office Of Education Court High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2004 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Gr: 7-12
Grant And B Sts.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 64%
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Gr: K-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Mattole Valley Charter (#159) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
210 Lindley Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Gr: K-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Mckinleyville Elementary Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2275 Central Ave
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Gr: 5-8
155 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Norrn Humboldt Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Pacific View Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
River's Edge Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11800 State Highway 96
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
P.o. Box 188
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Gr: 8-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Southern Trinity Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
600 Van Duzen Rd
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Gr: 7-12
Strongs Creek Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
922 North St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Gr: 9-10 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 50%
3400 Erie St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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, Academy Of The Redwoods and Jacoby Creek.
How many public schools are located in Humboldt County?
96 public schools are located in Humboldt County.
What percentage of students in Humboldt County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Humboldt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Humboldt County include: Winship Middle School vs. Catherine L. Zane Middle School, Eureka Senior High School vs. Arcata High School, Mckinleyville High School vs. Arcata High School
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