For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,380 students in 96734, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 96734, HI are Kaelepulu Elementary School, Maunawili Elementary School and Ka'ohao Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96734 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96734, HI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96734, HI Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaelepulu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Kainalu Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Kaiholu St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Gr: PK-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
770 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Aikahi Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
281 Ilihau St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7944
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7944
Gr: PK-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Mokapu Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Kmcas Bldg, 1193 Mokapu Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7964
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7964
Gr: PK-6 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Keolu Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1416 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7818
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7818
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Kailua Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Kuulei Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7878
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7878
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 96734, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 96734, HI include Kaelepulu Elementary School, Maunawili Elementary School and Ka'ohao Public Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in 96734?
9 public preschools are located in 96734.
What is the racial composition of students in 96734?
96734 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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