For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 503 students in Kapaau, HI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kapaau, HI are Kohala Elementary School and Kohala Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapaau, HI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kapaau have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kapaau, HI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kohala Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
54-3609 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7100
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Kohala Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
53-4155 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7119
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7119
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kapaau, HI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kapaau, HI include Kohala Elementary School and Kohala Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kapaau, HI?
2 public elementary schools are located in Kapaau, HI.
What is the racial composition of students in Kapaau, HI?
Kapaau, HI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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