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Best Hawaii County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public middle schools serving 11,200 students in Hawaii County, HI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hawaii County, HI are Innovations - Pcs, Kona Pacific - Pcs and Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii County, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hawaii County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hawaii County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Hilo Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Gr: 7-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
68-1730 Hooko St
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Gr: PK-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Waiakea Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Puainako St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7231
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Gr: PK-9 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45-527 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Konawaena Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
81-1045 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4566
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
Kohala Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
53-4155 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7119
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Gr: 7-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
81-1041 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Gr: PK-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Kealakehe Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
74-5062 Onipaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4314
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
Keaau Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15-565 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Gr: PK-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hawaii County, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hawaii County, HI include Innovations - Pcs, Kona Pacific - Pcs and Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs.
How many public middle schools are located in Hawaii County?
26 public middle schools are located in Hawaii County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hawaii County are often viewed compared to one another?

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