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Best Public Middle Schools in Hawaii (2026)

The top-ranked public middle schools in Hawaii are Kaimuki Middle School, Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School and Moanalua Middle School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top-ranked public middle schools are Pearl City, Kailua and Honolulu.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Hawaii is 39%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 52%.

Top-Ranked Public Middle Schools in Hawaii (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 76% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Rank: #22.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading: 74% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Rank: #33.
Moanalua Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading: 73% (Top 10%)
Grades: 7-8
1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Rank: #44.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-8
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Rank: #55.
Niu Valley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 55% (Top 30%)
Reading: 70% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
310 Halemaumau St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2440
Rank: #66.
Mililani Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading: 71% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
95-1140 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-7355
Rank: #77.
Innovations - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-8
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Rank: #88.
Kailua Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: 7-8
145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500
Rank: #99.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading: 65% (Top 30%)
Grades: K-12
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Rank: #1010.
Highlands Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading: 56% (Top 50%)
Grades: 7-8
1460 Hoolaulea St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6480
Rank: #1111.
Aliamanu Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading: 63% (Top 30%)
Grades: 7-8
3271 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Rank: #1212.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Grades: PK-8
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Rank: #1313.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Grades: 6-8
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Rank: #1414.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Grades: K-8
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Rank: #1515.
Kapolei Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading: 58% (Top 50%)
Grades: 6-8
91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Rank: #1616.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading: <50% (Top 50%)
Grades: 7-12
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Rank: #1717.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: 33% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 64% (Top 30%)
Grades: K-12
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Rank: #1818.
Waialua High & Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading: 58% (Top 50%)
Grades: 7-12
67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Rank: #1919.
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Math: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 55% (Top 50%)
Grades: 6-8
1202 Prospect St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4520
Rank: #2020.
Aiea Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Math: 36% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 57% (Top 50%)
Grades: 7-8
99-600 Kulawea St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7230
Rank: #2121.
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Math: 35% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 57% (Top 50%)
Grades: 6-8
49 Funchal St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Rank: #2222.
Hilo Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Math: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading: 48% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: 7-8
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Rank: #2323.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Math: 25-29% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-12
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Rank: #2424.
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Math: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading: 47% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: 6-8
4431 Nuhou St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3200
Rank: #2525.
Ewa Makai Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Math: 34% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 55% (Top 50%)
Grades: 6-8
91-6291 Kapolei Pkwy
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 687-9500
Rank: #2626.
Malama Honua Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Math: 35-39% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 45-49% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: K-8
41-054 Ehukai St, Suite 200
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Rank: #2727.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Math: 31% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 50% (Top 50%)
Grades: K-12
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Rank: #2828.
Waipahu Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Math: 30% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 51% (Top 50%)
Grades: 7-8
94-455 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0177
Rank: #2929.
President George Washington Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Math: 34% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 47% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: 6-8
1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Rank: #3030.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Math: 27% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 50% (Top 50%)
Grades: 7-12
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Rank: #3131.
Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Math: 28% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 47% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: PK-8
68-1730 Hooko St
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Rank: #3232.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Math: 22% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 53% (Top 50%)
Grades: K-12
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Rank: #3333.
King David Kalakaua Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Math: 33% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 43% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: 6-8
821 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Math: 26% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 48% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: K-12
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Maui Waena Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Math: 26% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 48% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: 6-8
795 Onehee Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
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