For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 505 students in Waimea, HI.
The top ranked public elementary school in Waimea, HI is Waimea Canyon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waimea, HI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waimea have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waimea, HI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waimea Canyon Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9555 Huakai Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6830
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6830
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
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 elementary schools in Waimea, HI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waimea, HI include Waimea Canyon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waimea?
2 public elementary schools are located in Waimea.
What is the racial composition of students in Waimea?
Waimea public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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