For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,287 students in Keaau, HI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Keaau, HI are Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs and Keaau Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keaau, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Keaau have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Keaau, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Keaau Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15-565 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Keaau, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Keaau, HI include Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs and Keaau Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Keaau?
2 public middle schools are located in Keaau.
What is the racial composition of students in Keaau?
Keaau public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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