For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,310 students in Humboldt, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 151 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Humboldt, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Humboldt, IA are Taft Elementary School, Humboldt Middle School and Humboldt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Humboldt have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Humboldt, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: 1-4
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
Grades: 5-8
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Humboldt, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Humboldt, IA include Taft Elementary School, Humboldt Middle School and Humboldt High School.
How many public schools are located in Humboldt?
3 public schools are located in Humboldt.
What percentage of students in Humboldt go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Humboldt are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt?
Humboldt public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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