For the 2025 school year, there are 69 public elementary schools serving 12,221 students in Humboldt County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt County, CA are Union Street Charter, Jacoby Creek and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Humboldt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Grades: K-5
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Jacoby Creek
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1617 Old Arcata Rd.
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-4896
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-4896
Grades: K-8
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Freshwater Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-5471
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-5471
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
Rank: #44.
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Rank: #55.
Hydesville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3050 Johnson Rd.
Hydesville, CA 95547
(707) 768-3610
Hydesville, CA 95547
(707) 768-3610
Grades: K-8
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Cutten Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4182 Walnut Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3900
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3900
Grades: 3-6
| 302 students
Rank: #77.
Maple Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15933 Maple Creek Rd.
Korbel, CA 95550
(707) 668-5596
Korbel, CA 95550
(707) 668-5596
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Freshwater Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Grades: K-6
| 265 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Redwood Coast Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Grades: K-12
| 185 students
Rank: #1010.
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1480 Ross Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Grades: K-8
| 230 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Green Point Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Valkensar Ln.
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5921
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5921
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hoaglin-zenia Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Zenia Lake Mountain Rd. & Burg
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 923-9670
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 923-9670
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #1313.
Coastal Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Big Lagoon Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
269 Big Lagoon Park Rd.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Orick Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120918 Highway 101
Orick, CA 95555
(707) 488-2821
Orick, CA 95555
(707) 488-2821
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #1616.
Fieldbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4070 Fieldbrook Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Rank: #1717.
Mattole Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #1818.
Honeydew Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Wilder Ridge Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #1919.
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2006 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Jack Norton Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
263 Jack Norton School Rd.
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #2222.
Trinidad Union
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Trinity St.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Grades: K-8
| 168 students
Rank: #2323.
Arcata Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Baldwin St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #2424.
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
417 Church St.
Scotia, CA 95565
(707) 764-2212
Scotia, CA 95565
(707) 764-2212
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Rank: #2525.
Pacific Union Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Grades: K-8
| 529 students
Rank: #2626.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Shaw Ave.
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5300
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5300
Grades: K-8
| 349 students
Rank: #2727.
Whale Gulch Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Rank: #2828.
Agnes J. Johnson Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73 School Rd.
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Rank: #2929.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2395 Mckinleyville Ave.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1529
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1529
Grades: 3-5
| 268 students
Rank: #3030.
South Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Grades: K-8
| 63 students
Rank: #3131.
Van Duzen Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
680 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6237
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6237
Grades: K-8
| 57 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Cuddeback Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Wilder Rd.
Carlotta, CA 95528
(707) 768-3372
Carlotta, CA 95528
(707) 768-3372
Grades: K-8
| 159 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 Campton Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Grades: K-12
| 315 students
Rank: #3434.
Linell K. Walker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2089 Newburg Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Rank: #3535.
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
423 South Broadway
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
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School
Location
Grades
Students
73 Sch Rd.
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Alder Grove Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Grades: K-12
| 443 students
Big Lagoon Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
269 Big Lagoon Park
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Grades: K-12
| 235 students
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Grades: K-6
| 230 students
Cic Program High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2151 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
Eureka, CA 95501
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Eel River Success Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2292 Newburg Ave
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4500 Ettersburg Rd
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 986-7677
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 986-7677
Grades: K-3
| 9 students
Eureka Secondary Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
674 Allard Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Hoopa Community High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Sr 96 Stevens Building
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5296
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5296
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Humboldt Bay High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2100 J St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
Humboldt County Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Mrytle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Humboldt County Court Schools (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Humboldt County Office Of Education Court High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2004 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
216 W. Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Grant And B Sts.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Grades: K-6
| 200 students
Mattole Valley Charter (#159) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
210 Lindley Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Grades: K-12
| 727 students
Mckinleyville Elementary Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2275 Central Ave
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
155 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Norrn Humboldt Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pacific View Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Grades: K-12
| 199 students
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
River's Edge Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11800 State Highway 96
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
P.o. Box 188
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Grades: 8-12
| 447 students
Southern Trinity Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
600 Van Duzen Rd
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Strongs Creek Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
922 North St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Grades: 9-10
| 8 students
3400 Erie St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt County, CA include Union Street Charter, Jacoby Creek and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Humboldt County?
69 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Humboldt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Humboldt County include: Winship Middle School vs. Catherine L. Zane Middle School, Garfield Elementary School vs. Alice Birney Elementary School, Linell K. Walker Elementary School vs. Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School
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