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Best Honolulu County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 44 public middle schools serving 28,088 students in Honolulu County, HI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Honolulu County, HI are Kaimuki Middle School, Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School and Moanalua Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honolulu County, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Honolulu County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Honolulu County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Moanalua Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Gr: 7-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Niu Valley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 Halemaumau St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2440
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Mililani Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
95-1140 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-7355
Gr: 6-8 | 1,635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Kailua Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Highlands Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1460 Hoolaulea St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6480
Gr: 7-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Aliamanu Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3271 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
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Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Kapolei Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Gr: K-12 | 1,924 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Waialua High & Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Gr: 7-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1202 Prospect St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Aiea Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
99-600 Kulawea St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7230
Gr: 7-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
49 Funchal St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Ewa Makai Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
91-6291 Kapolei Pkwy
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 687-9500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Malama Honua Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
41-054 Ehukai St, Suite 200
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Waipahu Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
94-455 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0177
Gr: 7-8 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
President George Washington Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Gr: 7-12 | 1,433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
King David Kalakaua Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
821 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2424.
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46-155 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5727
Gr: 7-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Puohala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
45-233 Kulauli St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5660
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Olomana School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Ilima Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
91-884 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1250
Gr: 7-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Anuenue School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Gr: 5-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
William P Jarrett Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 Palolo Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4888
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Wahiawa Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Rose St
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Honouliuli Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
91-559 Maunakapu St
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 307-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Honolulu County, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Honolulu County, HI include Kaimuki Middle School, Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School and Moanalua Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Honolulu County?
46 public middle schools are located in Honolulu County.
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu County?
Honolulu County public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Honolulu County are often viewed compared to one another?

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