For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 353 students in Kaunakakai, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in Kaunakakai, 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.
Kaunakakai, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Kaunakakai 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 Public Preschools in Kaunakakai, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kaunakakai, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in Kaunakakai, HI include Kaunakakai Elementary School and Kilohana Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kaunakakai?
2 public preschools are located in Kaunakakai.
What is the racial composition of students in Kaunakakai?
Kaunakakai 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).
Which public preschools in Kaunakakai are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kaunakakai include: Kilohana Elementary School vs. Kaunakakai Elementary School
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