Top Hilo Public Elementary Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools in Hilo, HI, serving 5,148 students. Hilo, HI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hilo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hilo, HI are Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School, Waiakeawaena Elementary School and Waiakea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 87% (majority Asian).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Hawaii public elementary school average of 15:1.
Top Hilo, HI Public Elementary 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
- 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
- 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
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- 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
- 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
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