Top Hilo Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 15 public schools in Hilo, HI, serving 8,089 students. Hilo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Hawaii.
- Hilo, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Hilo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Hilo, HI are Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School, Waiakea High School and Waiakeawaena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 88% (majority Asian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Hawaii public school average of 15:1.
Top Hilo, HI Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5%278 Ainako Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Grades: PK-6 | 450 students
- Waiakea High School Math: 39% | Reading: 66%Rank:7/Top 50%155 W Kawili St10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4888
Grades: 9-12 | 1,256 student
- Waiakeawaena Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50%2420 Kilauea Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7200
Grades: PK-5 | 733 students
- Waiakea Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50%180 W Puainako St10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7215
Grades: PK-5 | 873 students
- Waiakea Intermediate School Math: 39% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50%200 W Puainako St10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7231
Grades: 6-8 | 867 students
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- Haaheo Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%121 Haaheo Rd10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4111
Grades: PK-6 | 197 students
- Hilo Intermediate School Math: 41% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50%587 Waianuenue Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Grades: 7-8 | 506 students
- Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%966 Kilauea Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4160
Grades: PK-6 | 342 students
- Kaumana Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1710 Kaumana Dr10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4190
Grades: PK-6 | 285 students
- Hilo High School Math: 25% | Reading: 53%Rank:3/Bottom 50%556 Waianuenue Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Grades: 9-12 | 1,136 student
- Keaukaha Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50%240 Desha Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4181
Grades: PK-6 | 416 students
- Hilo Union Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50%506 Waianuenue Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Grades: PK-6 | 417 students
- Connections - New Century Pcs Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 36%Rank:1/Bottom 50%174 Kamehameha Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Grades: K-12 | 363 students
- Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50%222 Desha Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-3482
Grades: PK-9 | 205 students
- Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%160 Baker Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Grades: 7-12 | 43 students
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