For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,204 students in 96740, HI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96740, HI are Innovations - Pcs, West Hawaii Explorations Academy and Kealakehe Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96740 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 96740, HI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96740, HI Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Innovations - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Gr: 6-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Kealakehe Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
74-5062 Onipaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4314
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4314
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96740, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96740, HI include Innovations - Pcs, West Hawaii Explorations Academy and Kealakehe Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96740?
3 public middle schools are located in 96740.
What is the racial composition of students in 96740?
96740 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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