For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 381 students in Kapaau, HI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Kapaau, HI is Kohala Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapaau, HI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Kapaau have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Kapaau, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kohala Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kapaau, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kapaau, HI include Kohala Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kapaau?
1 public preschools are located in Kapaau.
What is the racial composition of students in Kapaau?
Kapaau public preschools minority enrollment is 90% 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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