For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 353 students in 96748, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in 96748, HI are Kaunakakai Elementary School and Kilohana Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96748 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96748, HI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96748, HI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 96748, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in 96748, HI include Kaunakakai Elementary School and Kilohana Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 96748?
2 public preschools are located in 96748.
What is the racial composition of students in 96748?
96748 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% 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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