Best Public Schools in Waimea, HI (2025-26)

Best Waimea Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,264 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 score of 17% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and 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 93% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Waimea High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Bottom 50%

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9707 Tsuchiya Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800

Gr: 9-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #22.

Waimea Canyon Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
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9555 Huakai Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6830

Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: n/an/a

Niihau High & Elementary School

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C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800

Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

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 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).