For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 318 students in Humboldt, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Humboldt, NE are Htrs Middle School, Htrs Elementary School and Htrs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Humboldt have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Humboldt, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Htrs Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Htrs Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Htrs High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Humboldt, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Humboldt, NE include Htrs Middle School, Htrs Elementary School and Htrs High School.
How many public schools are located in Humboldt?
3 public schools are located in Humboldt.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt?
Humboldt public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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