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Best Hawaii Charter Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 charter public middle schools serving 11,740 students in Hawaii.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Hawaii are Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, Innovations - Pcs and University Laboratory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Hawaii (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Innovations - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
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: #66.
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: #77.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Gr: 6-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Gr: K-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Gr: K-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Gr: K-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Gr: PK-9 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2121.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Gr: K-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Gr: PK-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Gr: 6-11 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Na Wai Ola - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Gr: PK-7 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3030.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Gr: K-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #3131.
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
89-195 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Gr: K-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public middle schools in Hawaii?
The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Hawaii include Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, Innovations - Pcs and University Laboratory School.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Hawaii?
33 charter public middle schools are located in Hawaii.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Hawaii charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

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