Best Hawaii Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 1,250 students in Hawaii.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Hawaii are Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School and Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 87% (majority Asian).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Hawaii (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
49 Funchal St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Hawaii?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Hawaii include Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School and Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Hawaii?
2 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Hawaii.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Hawaii blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 87% (majority Asian).

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