For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public preschools serving 10,031 students in Maui County, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in Maui County, HI are Pomaikai Elementary School, Puu Kukui Elementary School and Pukalani Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maui County, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Maui County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Preschools in Maui County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pomaikai Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4650 S Kamehameha Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 876-7610
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 876-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Puu Kukui Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Kehalani Mauka Parkway
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 727-3000
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 727-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #33.
Pukalani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2945 Iolani St
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8760
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Kula Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 Kula Hwy
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 876-7610
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 876-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Kamalii Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Kealii Alanui
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6840
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6840
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Front St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3955
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3955
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #77.
Kihei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 E Lipoa St
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6818
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6818
Grades: PK-5
| 720 students
Rank: #88.
Haiku Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Pauwela Rd
Haiku, HI 96708
(808) 575-3000
Haiku, HI 96708
(808) 575-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #99.
Lihikai Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 S Papa Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3033
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3033
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #1010.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 319 students
Rank: #1111.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #1212.
Kahului Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 S Hina Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3055
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3055
Grades: PK-5
| 848 students
Rank: #1313.
Makawao Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3542 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8770
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1414.
Wailuku Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 S High St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5622
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5622
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #1515.
Waihee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Kahekili Hwy
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5644
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5644
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #1616.
Lanai High & Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Fraser Ave
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 566 students
Rank: #1717.
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 Niheu St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4020
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #1818.
Hana High & Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Grades: PK-12
| 378 students
Rank: #1919.
Paia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-2100
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #2020.
Maunaloa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Rank: #2121.
Kilohana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 75 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 preschools in Maui County, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in Maui County, HI include Pomaikai Elementary School, Puu Kukui Elementary School and Pukalani Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Maui County?
21 public preschools are located in Maui County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maui County?
Maui County public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian).
Which public preschools in Maui County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Maui County include: Princess Nahienaena Elementary School vs. King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School, King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School vs. Princess Nahienaena Elementary School, Wailuku Elementary School vs. Puu Kukui Elementary School
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