For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,299 students in Waianae, HI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waianae, HI are Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs, Waianae Intermediate School and Nanakuli High & Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waianae, 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 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Waianae have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Waianae, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
89-195 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Gr: K-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Waianae Intermediate School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-626 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7121
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7121
Gr: 7-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Gr: 7-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waianae, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waianae, HI include Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs, Waianae Intermediate School and Nanakuli High & Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waianae?
4 public middle schools are located in Waianae.
What is the racial composition of students in Waianae?
Waianae public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Waianae are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waianae include: Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs vs. Kamaile Academy Pcs, Kamaile Academy Pcs vs. Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
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