For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,013 students in Humboldt, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Humboldt, KS are Humboldt Virtual Education, Humboldt Elementary School and Humboldt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Humboldt have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Humboldt, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Humboldt Virtual Education
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 S. 9th St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Central St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 New York St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Humboldt Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Bridge Street
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Humboldt, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Humboldt, KS include Humboldt Virtual Education, Humboldt Elementary School and Humboldt High School.
How many public schools are located in Humboldt?
4 public schools are located in Humboldt.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt?
Humboldt public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Humboldt are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Humboldt include: Humboldt Middle School vs. Humboldt High School, Humboldt Middle School vs. Humboldt Elementary School, Humboldt Elementary School vs. Humboldt Middle School
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