For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 826 students in Kailua, HI. The top-ranked public middle schools in Kailua, HI are Kailua Intermediate School and Olomana School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kailua, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Kailua have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kailua, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kailua Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Olomana School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kailua, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kailua, HI include Kailua Intermediate School and Olomana School. Kailua has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Hawaii.
How many public middle schools are located in Kailua?
2 public middle schools are located in Kailua.
What is the racial composition of students in Kailua?
Kailua public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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