For the 2026 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 1,331 students in Hawaii.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Hawaii are Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School and Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Hawaii (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
49 Funchal St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Hawaii?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Hawaii include Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School and Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Hawaii?
2 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Hawaii.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Hawaii blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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