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Best Humboldt County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 96 public schools serving 17,599 students in Humboldt County, CA (there are 13 private schools, serving 874 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Humboldt County, CA are Union Street Charter, Academy Of The Redwoods and Jacoby Creek. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Humboldt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Gr: K-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Jacoby Creek
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1617 Old Arcata Rd.
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-4896
Gr: K-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2200 Freshwater Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-5471
Gr: K-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
285 Bayside Rd.
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hydesville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3050 Johnson Rd.
Hydesville, CA 95547
(707) 768-3610
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Redwood Coast Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Maple Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15933 Maple Creek Rd.
Korbel, CA 95550
(707) 668-5596
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1480 Ross Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Hoaglin-zenia Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Zenia Lake Mountain Rd. & Burg
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 923-9670
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Cutten Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4182 Walnut Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3900
Gr: 3-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Green Point Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
180 Valkensar Ln.
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5921
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1414.
Southern Trinity High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Freshwater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Arcata High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Orick Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120918 Highway 101
Orick, CA 95555
(707) 488-2821
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Big Lagoon Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
269 Big Lagoon Park Rd.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Captain John Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Loop Rd.
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Jack Norton Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
263 Jack Norton School Rd.
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Mattole Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2222.
Honeydew Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Wilder Ridge Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2323.
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
Fieldbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4070 Fieldbrook Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2525.
Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2006 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
South Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Trinidad Union
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Trinity St.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2828.
Agnes J. Johnson Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
73 School Rd.
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2929.
Mckinleyville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3030.
Arcata Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Baldwin St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3131.
Pacific Union Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3001 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3232.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 Campton Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Gr: K-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3333.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
164 Shaw Ave.
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5300
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3434.
Coastal Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3535.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2395 Mckinleyville Ave.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1529
Gr: 3-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Humboldt County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Humboldt County, CA include Union Street Charter, Academy Of The Redwoods and Jacoby Creek.
How many public schools are located in Humboldt County?
96 public schools are located in Humboldt County.
What percentage of students in Humboldt County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Humboldt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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