For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 514 students in Waimanalo, HI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waimanalo, HI are Malama Honua Charter School and Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waimanalo, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Waimanalo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waimanalo, HI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malama Honua Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41-054 Ehukai St, Suite 200
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waimanalo, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waimanalo, HI include Malama Honua Charter School and Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waimanalo?
2 public middle schools are located in Waimanalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waimanalo?
Waimanalo public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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