Top 10 Best Maui County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public elementary schools serving 14,869 students in Maui County, HI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Maui County, HI are Pomaikai Elementary School, Puu Kukui Elementary School and Kihei Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maui County, HI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maui County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Maui County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pomaikai Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4650 S Kamehameha Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 876-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Puu Kukui Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 Kehalani Mauka Parkway
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 727-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #33.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Grades: K-12
| 723 students
Rank: #44.
Pukalani Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2945 Iolani St
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 Front St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3955
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kamalii Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
180 Kealii Alanui
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6840
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kula Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5000 Kula Hwy
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 876-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #88.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #99.
Kihei Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 E Lipoa St
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6818
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #1010.
Haiku Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Pauwela Rd
Haiku, HI 96708
(808) 575-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lokelani Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Liloa Dr
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Maui Waena Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
795 Onehee Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
Grades: 6-8
| 1,140 students
Rank: #1313.
Makawao Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3542 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #1414.
Lihikai Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
335 S Papa Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3033
Grades: PK-5
| 765 students
Rank: #1515.
Lahaina Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
871 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #1616.
Iao Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
260 S Market St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5610
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #1717.
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Makani Rd
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8735
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #1818.
Kahului Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 S Hina Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3055
Grades: PK-5
| 849 students
Rank: #1919.
Waihee Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2125 Kahekili Hwy
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5644
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #2020.
Paia Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #2121.
Wailuku Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
355 S High St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5622
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Hana High & Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Grades: PK-12
| 384 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #2424.
Lanai High & Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Fraser Ave
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 576 students
Rank: #2525.
Maunaloa Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Rank: #2626.
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
816 Niheu St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #2727.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 80 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Maui County, HI

Maui County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4841
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Maui County, HI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Maui County, HI include Pomaikai Elementary School, Puu Kukui Elementary School and Kihei Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maui County, HI?
27 public elementary schools are located in Maui County, HI.
What is the racial composition of students in Maui County, HI?
Maui County, HI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).

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