For the 2026 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Maui County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 78% (majority Hispanic).
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