Best Humboldt County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 812 students in Humboldt County, CA (there are 96 public schools, serving 17,599 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
58% of private schools in Humboldt County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Humboldt County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Fortuna Junior Academy
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1200 Ross Hill Rd
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2988
(1)
Map of Redwood Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 93 students
Church of the Nazarene
2039 E Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
St. Bernard's Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Map of Arcata Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1700 Union St
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
Map of Begininings Inc.
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students
Montessori School
5 Cemetery Rd
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-3617
Map of Gospel Outreach School
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Christian
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Map of Humboldt Bay Christian School
Gr: 3-7 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
70 Stephens Lane
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
(1)
Map of Mad River Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1710 Janes Road
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
Map of Mistwood Educational Center
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
Alternative School
1928 Old Arcata Road
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 826-1150
(2)
Map of Mistwood Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
1801 10th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Map of New Life Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Map of Salmon Creek Community School
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
3598 Thomas Rd
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-1500
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Humboldt County, California

Humboldt County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of North Coast Mennonite
Gr: 1-10 | 29 students
Mennonite
3131 Mcdermott St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 768-1709
Map of Six Rivers Montessori
Gr: 1-5 | 23 students
Montessori School
1222 Hallen Dr
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-7767
Map of Willow Creek Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Christian
Po Box 1568
Willow Creek, CA 95573
(530) 629-3332

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
12 Schools
# Students
812 Students
659,323 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
67 Teachers
55,639 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
59%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,707
$17,528
Average % on Financial Aid
1%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$9,218

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.74
# American Indian Students
21 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
71,779 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
9 Students
30,222 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
443 Students
235,744 Students
% White Students
54%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
239 Students
188,309 Students
% of Others Students
29%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Humboldt County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Humboldt County, CA include Redwood Christian School, Fortuna Junior Academy, and St. Bernard's Academy.
How many private schools are located in Humboldt County?
12 private schools are located in Humboldt County.
How diverse are private schools in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Humboldt County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Humboldt County?
58% of private schools in Humboldt County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Humboldt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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