Top 3 Best Kailua Kona Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,205 students in Kailua Kona, HI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kailua Kona, HI are Innovations - Pcs, West Hawaii Explorations Academy and Kealakehe Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kailua Kona, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Kailua Kona have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best Middle Schools in Kailua Kona, HI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Innovations - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Grades: 6-12
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Kealakehe Intermediate School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
74-5062 Onipaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4314
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kailua Kona, HI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kailua Kona, HI include Innovations - Pcs, West Hawaii Explorations Academy and Kealakehe Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kailua Kona?
3 public middle schools are located in Kailua Kona.
What is the racial composition of students in Kailua Kona?
Kailua Kona public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kailua Kona are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kailua Kona include: West Hawaii Explorations Academy vs. Innovations - Pcs

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