For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 893 students in Humboldt County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt County, IA are Taft Elementary School, Humboldt Middle School and Twin Rivers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Humboldt County (2025)
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 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
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 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 elementary schools in Humboldt County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt County, IA include Taft Elementary School, Humboldt Middle School and Twin Rivers Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Humboldt County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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