For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 733 students in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Manoa are University Laboratory School and Voyager - A Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Grades: K-12
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI include University Laboratory School and Voyager - A Public Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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