For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,466 students in 96778, HI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 96778, HI are Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs and Pahoa High & Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96778 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 96778, HI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96778, HI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Grades: K-12
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Grades: 7-12
| 758 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 96778, HI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 96778, HI include Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs and Pahoa High & Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96778?
2 public middle schools are located in 96778.
What is the racial composition of students in 96778?
96778 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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