For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public charter schools serving 4,323 students in Hawaii County, HI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hawaii County, HI are Innovations - Pcs, Kona Pacific - Pcs and Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii County, HI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Hawaii County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hawaii County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Innovations - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Gr: 6-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Gr: K-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Gr: K-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Gr: K-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Gr: PK-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Na Wai Ola - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Hawaii County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
94-1581 Kaulua Circle
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 498-0761
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 498-0761
Gr: 3-7 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hawaii County, HI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hawaii County, HI include Innovations - Pcs, Kona Pacific - Pcs and Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs.
How many public charter schools are located in Hawaii County?
14 public charter schools are located in Hawaii County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Hawaii County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Hawaii County include: Na Wai Ola - Pcs vs. Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs vs. Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs vs. Na Wai Ola - Pcs
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