Best 96748 Hawaii Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 362 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 97% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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 97% 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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