For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,172 students in 96720, HI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96720, HI are Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Hilo Intermediate School and Waiakea Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96720 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 96720, HI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96720, HI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Hilo Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Gr: 7-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Waiakea Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Puainako St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7231
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7231
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Gr: K-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Gr: PK-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96720, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96720, HI include Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Hilo Intermediate School and Waiakea Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96720?
6 public middle schools are located in 96720.
What is the racial composition of students in 96720?
96720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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