Top 3 Best Kapaa Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,654 students in Kapaa, HI (there are 2 private schools, serving 186 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Kapaa, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
The top ranked public schools in Kapaa, HI are Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, Kapaa High School and Kapaa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapaa, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Kapaa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).

Best Kapaa, HI Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Grades: K-6
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Kapaa High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4695 Mailihuna Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,011 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kapaa Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4886 Kawaihau Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4424
Grades: PK-5
| 874 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kapaa Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4867 Olohena Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4460
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Kapaa, HI?
The top ranked public schools in Kapaa, HI include Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, Kapaa High School and Kapaa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kapaa, HI?
4 public schools are located in Kapaa, HI.
What percentage of students in Kapaa, HI go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Kapaa, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kapaa, HI?
Kapaa, HI public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).

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