For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 846 students in Humboldt, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt, IA are Taft Elementary School and Humboldt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt, 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 79% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Humboldt have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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, IA (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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt, IA include Taft Elementary School and Humboldt Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Humboldt?
2 public elementary schools are located in Humboldt.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt?
Humboldt public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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