For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 978 students in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Kalihi Palama is King David Kalakaua Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King David Kalakaua Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
821 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI include King David Kalakaua Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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