For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 474 students in Kamuela, HI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Kamuela, HI is Waimea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kamuela, HI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Kamuela have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kamuela, HI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waimea Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67-1225 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-7636
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-7636
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kamuela, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kamuela, HI include Waimea Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kamuela?
1 public preschools are located in Kamuela.
What is the racial composition of students in Kamuela?
Kamuela public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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