For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 20,520 students in Maui County, HI (there are 20 private schools, serving 3,800 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Maui County, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public schools in Maui County, HI are Pomaikai Elementary School, Pukalani Elementary School and Puu Kukui Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maui County, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Maui County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Maui County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pomaikai Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4650 S Kamehameha Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 876-7610
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 876-7610
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Pukalani Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2945 Iolani St
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8760
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Puu Kukui Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Kehalani Mauka Parkway
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 727-3000
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 727-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Kamalii Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Kealii Alanui
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6840
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6840
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Akahele St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3955
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3955
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Kula Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 Kula Hwy
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 876-7610
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 876-7610
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Lihikai Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 S Papa Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3033
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3033
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Kihei Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 E Lipoa St
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6818
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6818
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
King Kekaulike High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Kula Hwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,233 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Maui High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 S Lono Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3000
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,908 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Haiku Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Pauwela Rd
Haiku, HI 96708
(808) 575-3000
Haiku, HI 96708
(808) 575-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Gr: K-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Makawao Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3542 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8770
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Kahului Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 S Hina Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3055
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3055
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Wailuku Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 S High St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5622
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5622
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Maui Waena Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
795 Onehee Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
Gr: 6-8 | 1,126 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Henry Perrine Baldwin High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Kaahumanu Ave
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5656
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5656
Gr: 9-12 | 1,345 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Waihee Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Kahekili Hwy
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5644
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5644
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Molokai Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2175 Lihipali Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Gr: 7-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Makani Rd
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8735
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8735
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lahaina Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
871 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lanai High & Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Fraser Ave
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 Niheu St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4020
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Iao Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
260 S Market St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5610
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5610
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Lokelani Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Liloa Dr
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6800
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
Lahainaluna High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
980 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4000
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2929.
Paia Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-2100
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Hana High & Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
Maunaloa Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Molokai High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2140 Farrington Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6950
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Piilani Hwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Gr: 9-10 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Maui County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Maui County, HI?
The top ranked public schools in Maui County, HI include Pomaikai Elementary School, Pukalani Elementary School and Puu Kukui Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maui County?
34 public schools are located in Maui County.
What percentage of students in Maui County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Maui County are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maui County?
Maui County public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
Which public schools in Maui County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Maui County include: Princess Nahienaena Elementary School vs. King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School, Henry Perrine Baldwin High School vs. Maui High School, Iao Intermediate School vs. Maui Waena Intermediate School
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