For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 878 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Downtown is Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1302 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI include Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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