For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,130 students in Kauai County, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in Kauai County, HI are Hanalei Elementary School, Koloa Elementary School and Kalaheo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kauai County, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Kauai County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kauai County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hanalei Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Koloa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3223 Poipu Rd
Koloa, HI 96756
(808) 742-8460
Koloa, HI 96756
(808) 742-8460
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Kalaheo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Maka Rd
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(808) 332-6801
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(808) 332-6801
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
King Kaumualii Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4381 Hanamaulu Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3150
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4319 Hardy St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3150
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #66.
Eleele Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4750 Uliuli Rd
Eleele, HI 96705
(808) 335-2111
Eleele, HI 96705
(808) 335-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kapaa Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4886 Kawaihau Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4424
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4424
Grades: PK-5
| 824 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kilauea Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2440 Kolo Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-1212
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-1212
Grades: PK-6
| 291 students
Rank: #99.
Kekaha Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8140 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-7655
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-7655
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1010.
Niihau High & Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Grades: PK-12
| 20 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kauai County, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in Kauai County, HI include Hanalei Elementary School, Koloa Elementary School and Kalaheo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kauai County?
12 public preschools are located in Kauai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kauai County?
Kauai County public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kauai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kauai County include: King Kaumualii Elementary School vs. Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School, Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School vs. King Kaumualii Elementary School, Kilauea Elementary School vs. Hanalei Elementary School
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