Top 10 Best Hawaii Charter Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 charter public preschools serving 4,014 students in Hawaii.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Hawaii are Ka'ohao Public Charter School, Waialae Elementary - Pcs and Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian).

Best Hawaii Charter Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
Math: 50% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #55.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Grades: PK-10
| 266 students
Rank: #88.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Rank: #99.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
Rank: #1010.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Rank: #1111.
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Grades: PK-8
| 464 students
Rank: #1212.
Na Wai Ola - Pcs
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #1313.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #1414.
Kamaile Pcs
Charter School
Math: 4% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Grades: PK-12
| 926 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Hawaii?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Hawaii include Ka'ohao Public Charter School, Waialae Elementary - Pcs and Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter.
How many charter public preschools are located in Hawaii?
14 charter public preschools are located in Hawaii.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Hawaii charter public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian).

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