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Best Maui County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public preschools serving 9,800 students in Maui County, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Maui County, HI are Pomaikai Elementary School, Pukalani Elementary School and Puu Kukui Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maui County, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Maui County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Maui County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pomaikai Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4650 S Kamehameha Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 876-7610
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Pukalani Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2945 Iolani St
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Puu Kukui Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 Kehalani Mauka Parkway
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 727-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Kamalii Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
180 Kealii Alanui
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6840
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Akahele St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3955
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Kula Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5000 Kula Hwy
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 876-7610
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Lihikai Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
335 S Papa Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3033
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Kihei Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 E Lipoa St
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6818
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Haiku Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Pauwela Rd
Haiku, HI 96708
(808) 575-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Makawao Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3542 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Kahului Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
410 S Hina Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3055
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Wailuku Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
355 S High St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5622
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Waihee Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2125 Kahekili Hwy
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5644
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Lanai High & Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Fraser Ave
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
816 Niheu St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Paia Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Hana High & Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Gr: PK-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Maunaloa Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Maui County, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Maui County, HI include Pomaikai Elementary School, Pukalani Elementary School and Puu Kukui Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Maui County?
21 public preschools are located in Maui County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maui County?
Maui County public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Maui County are often viewed compared to one another?

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