For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,156 students in Kihei, HI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kihei, HI are Kihei Charter School and Lokelani Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kihei, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Kihei have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Kihei, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Gr: K-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Lokelani Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Liloa Dr
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6800
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kihei, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kihei, HI include Kihei Charter School and Lokelani Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kihei?
2 public middle schools are located in Kihei.
What is the racial composition of students in Kihei?
Kihei public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kihei are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kihei include: Lokelani Intermediate School vs. Kihei Charter School
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