Top 10 Best Kauai County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,305 students in Kauai County, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in Kauai County, HI are Hanalei Elementary School, Koloa Elementary School and King Kaumualii 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 37% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian).

Best Kauai County Public Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanalei Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Koloa Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3223 Poipu Rd
Koloa, HI 96756
(808) 742-8460
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
King Kaumualii Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4381 Hanamaulu Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Kalaheo Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Maka Rd
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(808) 332-6801
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Kilauea Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2440 Kolo Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-1212
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #66.
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4319 Hardy St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Rank: #77.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #88.
Eleele Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4750 Uliuli Rd
Eleele, HI 96705
(808) 335-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Kekaha Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8140 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-7655
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1111.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Grades: PK-12
| 14 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 King Kaumualii Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kauai County, HI?
12 public preschools are located in Kauai County, HI.
What is the racial composition of students in Kauai County, HI?
Kauai County, HI public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian).

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