For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,191 students in Waimea, HI.
The top-ranked public schools in Waimea, HI are Waimea High School and Waimea Canyon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waimea, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Waimea have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Waimea, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waimea High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9707 Tsuchiya Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
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 schools in Waimea, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in Waimea, HI include Waimea High School and Waimea Canyon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Waimea?
3 public schools are located in Waimea.
What is the racial composition of students in Waimea?
Waimea public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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