For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,499 students in Humboldt County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 151 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Humboldt County, IA are Taft Elementary School, Humboldt Middle School and Humboldt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Humboldt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
612 2nd Ave North
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-3216
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-3216
Gr: 1-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 College Ave.
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
23 3rd St No
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3578
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3578
Gr: PK-K | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Humboldt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 College Ave
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1526
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1526
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Humboldt County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Humboldt County, IA include Taft Elementary School, Humboldt Middle School and Humboldt High School.
How many public schools are located in Humboldt County?
5 public schools are located in Humboldt County.
What percentage of students in Humboldt County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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