Lahaina Intermediate School
PublicServes the Lahaina and West Maui community with a focus on project-based learning and STEM enrichment. Strong arts and music programs.
Public, private, and charter schools across every Maui region. Expert real estate insights on finding the perfect home in your preferred school zone — from top Maui buyer's agent Katrina Wilson.
Choosing the right neighborhood on Maui means more than just views and lifestyle — for families, it means finding a home in the right school catchment zone. As a 15-year Maui real estate veteran, Katrina Wilson specializes in helping families navigate school zones, from West Maui's Lahaina communities to Upcountry's top-rated districts.
Hawaii uses a geographic catchment system where your home's address determines your public school assignment. Katrina provides buyers with full school zone analysis as part of every home search — at no extra cost.
Serves the Lahaina and West Maui community with a focus on project-based learning and STEM enrichment. Strong arts and music programs.
One of West Maui's primary elementary schools, named after Hawaiian royalty. Emphasizes Hawaiian language and cultural programs alongside core academics.
West Maui's premier private K–12 college-preparatory school set on a beautiful Napili campus. Features an inquiry-based curriculum, small class sizes, and robust AP offerings.
The oldest school west of the Rocky Mountains, founded in 1831. A historic landmark offering rigorous academics, strong athletics, and deep Hawaiian cultural traditions.
A highly regarded public charter school serving South Maui youth with a project-based, real-world learning model. Known for strong community ties and student outcomes.
South Maui's primary public middle school serving the rapidly growing Kihei community with modern facilities and expanding STEM offerings.
A top-performing elementary school in South Maui serving the Kihei and Wailea communities. Known for dedicated teachers, strong parent involvement, and a welcoming school culture.
One of Maui's largest and most storied high schools. Offers a wide range of AP courses, career and technical education pathways, and strong athletics.
Located in Kahului, Maui High is one of the island's flagship public high schools, serving a large and diverse student body with comprehensive academic and vocational programs.
Maui's leading Catholic K–12 school with a century-plus history in Wailuku. Combines academic excellence with values-based education and a tight-knit school community.
Maui's community college offering associate and bachelor's degrees, workforce training, and continuing education. A vital resource for both young adults and adult learners across the island.
Maui's most prestigious private school, set on a stunning Makawao hillside campus. Seabury Hall is renowned for its rigorous college-prep curriculum, exceptional arts, and high college acceptance rates.
Upcountry Maui's premier public high school, named for King David Kalākaua. Known for strong academics, athletics, and a deep sense of Hawaiian heritage and community pride.
A small, nurturing private elementary school using the Carden method — emphasizing phonics-based reading, classical academics, and character development in Upcountry Maui.
Upcountry Maui's primary public middle school serving the Makawao and Kula communities. Strong community connection and expanding STEM programs.
A beloved small elementary school in the lush, rural community of Haiku. Known for its warm, family atmosphere and deep integration with the natural environment.
Serves the surf and arts community of Paia. A culturally vibrant school with strong community identity, situated near Maui's famous north shore surf beaches.
A Hawaiian-focused public charter school in the remote and beautiful Hana community. Deeply rooted in Hawaiian language, culture, and land-based learning.
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Katrina Wilson provides every buyer family with a personalized school catchment analysis — mapping your target neighborhoods against Maui's school districts. It's part of every buyer consultation, at zero cost.
Everything families need to know about Maui schools — and how school zones affect your home search.
Maui's public schools vary significantly by location and community. The Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) oversees all public schools statewide. Overall, Hawaii public schools tend to score below national averages on standardized tests, but individual Maui schools — particularly in Upcountry and newer South Maui communities — often outperform the state average.
Upcountry schools (King Kekaulike, Makawao Elementary) and Kihei's Kamalii Elementary consistently receive positive community feedback. Resources like the Hawaii DOE's public dashboard let you review individual school data.
Hawaii uses a geographic catchment zone system for public schools — your home's physical address determines which public school your child is assigned to attend. Unlike some mainland states with open enrollment, Hawaii's catchment boundaries are strictly enforced at many schools.
Maui has several outstanding private school options:
Yes — Hawaiian language education is a meaningful part of Maui's educational landscape. Options include:
The Hawaiian language revitalization movement is strong on Maui, and many families choose immersion programs to connect their children to the native culture of the islands.
Yes — school proximity meaningfully influences Maui real estate values. Homes in highly regarded school catchment zones or within easy driving distance of top private schools tend to:
Maui has several tuition-free public charter schools, each with a unique educational philosophy:
How to enroll: Charter schools have independent enrollment processes. Most open applications in January–March for the following school year. Waitlists are common — apply early. Charter schools are not catchment-bound, so any Maui resident can apply regardless of home address.
Buying a home with school access as a priority requires strategic planning. Key considerations include:
Yes — Maui has a healthy early childhood education ecosystem:
Quality early childhood options exist across all major Maui communities, though availability and waitlists vary by area and program type.
With 15+ years of Maui real estate expertise and deep knowledge of every school zone on the island, Katrina Wilson is uniquely positioned to help your family find the right home in the right community. Her school zone analysis service is included in every buyer consultation — no extra charge.
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