For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 480 students in Waimea, HI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Waimea, HI is Waimea Canyon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waimea, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Waimea have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waimea, HI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waimea Canyon Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9555 Huakai Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6830
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6830
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waimea, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waimea, HI include Waimea Canyon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waimea?
2 public middle schools are located in Waimea.
What is the racial composition of students in Waimea?
Waimea public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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