For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 878 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Downtown are Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs and 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 31%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
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 Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs and 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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