Top Hilo Public Schools
- For the 2020 school year, there are 15 top public schools in Hilo, HI, serving 8,001 students.
- Hilo, HI public school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus Hawaii public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus 50% Hawaii statewide average). Their average school ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
- The school with the highest math and reading proficiency is Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School, with 70% math proficiency and 80% reading proficiency. Read more about public school math/reading proficiency statistics in Hawaii or national school math/reading proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian) , which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 87% (majority Asian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the Hawaii public school average of 16:1.
Top Hilo, HI Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | HI School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Hilo Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School Math: 40-44% / Reading: 45-49% | Bottom 50%966 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4160
Grades: PK-6 | 351 students
- Hilo Connections - New Century Pcs Charter School
Math: 26% / Reading: 36% | Bottom 50%174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)961-3664
Grades: K-12 | 369 students
- Hilo Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School Math: 70% / Reading: 80% | Top 5%278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4855
Grades: PK-6 | 458 students
- Hilo Haaheo Elementary School Math: 40-44% / Reading: 40-44% | Bottom 50%121 Haaheo Rd
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4111
Grades: PK-6 | 190 students
- Hilo Hilo High School Math: 23% / Reading: 55% | Bottom 50%556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4021
Grades: 9-12 | 1134 students
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- Hilo Hilo Intermediate School Math: 36% / Reading: 39% | Bottom 50%587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4955
Grades: 7-8 | 484 students
- Hilo Hilo Union Elementary School Math: 30% / Reading: 39% | Bottom 50%506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)933-0900
Grades: PK-6 | 407 students
- Hilo Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs Charter School
Math: 10-14% / Reading: 25-29% | Bottom 50%222 Desha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)933-3482
Grades: PK-8 | 215 students
- Hilo Kaumana Elementary School Math: 40-44% / Reading: 40-44% | Bottom 50%1710 Kaumana Dr
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4190
Grades: PK-6 | 278 students
- Hilo Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs Charter School
Math: ≤20% / Reading: ≤20% | Bottom 50%160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)961-6228
Grades: 7-12 | 54 students
- Hilo Keaukaha Elementary School Math: 39% / Reading: 39% | Bottom 50%240 Desha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4181
Grades: PK-6 | 407 students
- Hilo Waiakea Elementary School Math: 48% / Reading: 43% | Top 50%180 W Puainako St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)981-7215
Grades: PK-5 | 839 students
- Hilo Waiakea High School Math: 42% / Reading: 68% | Top 30%155 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4888
Grades: 9-12 | 1253 students
- Hilo Waiakea Intermediate School Math: 35% / Reading: 45% | Bottom 50%200 W Puainako St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)981-7231
Grades: 6-8 | 848 students
- Hilo Waiakeawaena Elementary School Math: 39% / Reading: 45% | Bottom 50%2420 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)981-7200
Grades: PK-5 | 714 students
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