For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,045 students in Honokaa, HI.
The top ranked public schools in Honokaa, HI are Honokaa Elementary School and Honokaa High & Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honokaa, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Honokaa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Honokaa, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Honokaa Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45-534 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8820
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8820
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45-527 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 669 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Honokaa, HI?
The top ranked public schools in Honokaa, HI include Honokaa Elementary School and Honokaa High & Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Honokaa?
2 public schools are located in Honokaa.
What is the racial composition of students in Honokaa?
Honokaa public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
Which public schools in Honokaa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Honokaa include: Honokaa High & Intermediate School vs. Honokaa Elementary School
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