For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 816 students in Humboldt County, CA (there are , serving 17,599 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Humboldt County, CA include St. Bernard's Academy, Fortuna Junior Academy, and Redwood Christian School.
58% of private schools in Humboldt County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Top Ranked Humboldt County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Ross Hill Rd
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2988
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2988
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students Tuition listed
Redwood Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
2039 E Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Tuition listed
St. Bernard's Academy![St. Bernard's Academy Photo]( "St. Bernard's Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6
Arcata Christian School
(Baptist)
1700 Union St
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Begininings Inc.
Montessori School
5 Cemetery Rd
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-3617
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-3617
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Gospel Outreach School
(Christian)
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
70 Stephens Lane
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
Gr: 3-7 | 5 students Tuition listed
Mad River Montessori
Montessori School
1710 Janes Road
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
1928 Old Arcata Road
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 826-1150
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 826-1150
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students Tuition listed
Mistwood Montessori School
Montessori School
1801 10th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
3598 Thomas Rd
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-1500
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-1500
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Humboldt County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Coast Mennonite (Closed 2025)
(Mennonite)
3131 Mcdermott St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 768-1709
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 768-1709
Gr: 1-10 | 29 students
Six Rivers Montessori (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
1222 Hallen Dr
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-7767
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-7767
Gr: 1-5 | 23 students
Willow Creek Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
Po Box 1568
Willow Creek, CA 95573
(530) 629-3332
Willow Creek, CA 95573
(530) 629-3332
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Humboldt County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Humboldt County, CA include St. Bernard's Academy, Fortuna Junior Academy, and Redwood Christian School.
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 51%.
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?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Humboldt County include: Redwood Christian School vs. St. Bernard's Academy, St. Bernard's Academy vs. Redwood Christian School, Begininings Inc. vs. New Life Christian School
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