For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,398 students in 96761, HI (there are , serving 320 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 96761, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public schools in 96761, HI are King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School, Lahaina Intermediate School and Lahainaluna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96761 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96761, HI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best 96761, HI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Akahele St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3955
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3955
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Lahaina Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
871 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Lahainaluna High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
980 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4000
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #44.
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 Niheu St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4020
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96761, HI?
The top ranked public schools in 96761, HI include King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School, Lahaina Intermediate School and Lahainaluna High School.
How many public schools are located in 96761?
4 public schools are located in 96761.
What percentage of students in 96761 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 96761 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96761?
96761 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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