For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,222 students in Kahului, HI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kahului, HI are Pomaikai Elementary School, Lihikai Elementary School and Maui Waena Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kahului, HI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kahului have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kahului, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pomaikai Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4650 S Kamehameha Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 876-7610
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 876-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Lihikai Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 S Papa Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3033
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3033
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Maui Waena Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
795 Onehee Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
Grades: 6-8
| 1,126 students
Rank: #44.
Kahului Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 S Hina Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3055
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3055
Grades: PK-5
| 814 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kahului, HI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kahului, HI include Pomaikai Elementary School, Lihikai Elementary School and Maui Waena Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kahului?
4 public elementary schools are located in Kahului.
What is the racial composition of students in Kahului?
Kahului public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
Which public elementary schools in Kahului are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kahului include: Pomaikai Elementary School vs. Kahului Elementary School, Kahului Elementary School vs. Pomaikai Elementary School, Lihikai Elementary School vs. Kahului Elementary School
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