For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 823 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Humboldt, IA (2026-27)
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%
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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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