For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 744 students in Kapaa, HI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kapaa, HI are Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School and Kapaa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapaa, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Kapaa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kapaa, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Gr: K-7 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Kapaa Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4867 Olohena Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4460
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4460
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kapaa, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kapaa, HI include Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School and Kapaa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kapaa?
2 public middle schools are located in Kapaa.
What is the racial composition of students in Kapaa?
Kapaa public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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