For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,855 students in Maui County, HI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Maui County, HI are Kihei Charter School, Maui Waena Intermediate School and Molokai Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maui County, 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 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Maui County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Maui County (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.
Maui Waena Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
795 Onehee Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
Gr: 6-8 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Molokai Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2175 Lihipali Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Gr: 7-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Makani Rd
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8735
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8735
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lahaina Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
871 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lanai High & Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Fraser Ave
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Iao Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
260 S Market St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5610
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5610
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
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%
Rank: #99.
Hana High & Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Gr: PK-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Maui County, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Maui County, HI include Kihei Charter School, Maui Waena Intermediate School and Molokai Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Maui County?
9 public middle schools are located in Maui County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maui County?
Maui County public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Maui County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Maui County include: Iao Intermediate School vs. Maui Waena Intermediate School, Maui Waena Intermediate School vs. Iao Intermediate School, Lokelani Intermediate School vs. Kihei Charter School
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