For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 979 students in Maui County, HI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Maui County, HI are Kihei Charter School and Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maui County, HI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Maui County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Maui County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Grades: K-12
| 676 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Maui County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4841
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4841
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Maui County, HI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Maui County, HI include Kihei Charter School and Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Maui County?
2 public charter schools are located in Maui County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maui County?
Maui County public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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