For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 527 students in 96740, HI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 96740, HI are Innovations - Pcs and West Hawaii Explorations Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 96740 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 96740, HI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96740, HI Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
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 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
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 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 96740, HI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 96740, HI include Innovations - Pcs and West Hawaii Explorations Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 96740?
2 public charter schools are located in 96740.
What is the racial composition of students in 96740?
96740 public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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