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Best Public Middle Schools in Humboldt County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Humboldt County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 53 public middle schools serving 7,914 students in Humboldt County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Humboldt County, CA are Jacoby Creek, Freshwater Charter Middle School and Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Humboldt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
417 Church St.
Scotia, CA 95565
(707) 764-2212
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Kneeland Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9313 Kneeland Rd.
Kneeland, CA 95549
(707) 442-5472
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Whale Gulch Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2828.
Cuddeback Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Wilder Rd.
Carlotta, CA 95528
(707) 768-3372
Gr: K-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2929.
Casterlin Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24790 Alderpoint Rd.
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3030.
Mckinleyville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2285 Central Ave.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1508
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3131.
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
423 South Broadway
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3232.
Catherine L. Zane Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2155 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3333.
Sunny Brae Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1430 Buttermilk Ln.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5988
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3434.
Laurel Tree Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4555 Valley West Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3535.
Blue Lake Union Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
631 Greenwood Ave.
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5674
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Humboldt County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Humboldt County, CA include Jacoby Creek, Freshwater Charter Middle School and Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Humboldt County?
53 public middle schools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Humboldt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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