Public schools in Kihei, HI
5 open public schools with an address in Kihei, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,595
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Hawaii median 14.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Kihei public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Kihei, HI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,595 students, an average of 519 per school. The largest campus is Kihei Elementary School (727 students).
Every listed school belongs to Hawaii Department of Education. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 50% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kihei
Elementary schools in Kihei
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamalii Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 342 | 12.2:1 | |
| Kihei Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 727 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Kihei
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokelani Intermediate School Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 486 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Kihei
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulanihakoi High School Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 370 | 11.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kihei
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kihei Charter School Hawaii Department of Education · Charter | KG–12 | 670 | 15.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.8%
- Hispanic24.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian14.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander13.7%
- Multiracial12.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Kihei schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,595 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kihei
How many public schools are in Kihei, HI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Kihei: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,595 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kihei?
All listed public schools with an address in Kihei belong to Hawaii Department of Education. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kihei?
Kulanihakoi High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kihei, with 370 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kihei?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Kihei are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Kihei Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kihei schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kihei public schools is 12.3:1, lower than the Hawaii school median of 14.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kihei guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Hawaii cities