For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 165 students in Kapaau, HI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Kapaau, HI is Kohala Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapaau, HI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Kapaau have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Kapaau, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kohala Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
53-4155 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7119
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7119
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kapaau, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kapaau, HI include Kohala Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kapaau?
1 public middle schools are located in Kapaau.
What is the racial composition of students in Kapaau?
Kapaau public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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