For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 411 students in Kekaha, HI (there are 1 private school, serving 149 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Kekaha, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kekaha, HI are Kekaha Elementary School, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center and Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kekaha, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Kekaha have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Kekaha, HI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kekaha Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8140 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-7655
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-7655
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kekaha, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in Kekaha, HI include Kekaha Elementary School, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center and Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs.
How many public schools are located in Kekaha?
3 public schools are located in Kekaha.
What percentage of students in Kekaha go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Kekaha are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kekaha?
Kekaha public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
Which public schools in Kekaha are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kekaha include: Kekaha Elementary School vs. Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center, Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs vs. Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center vs. Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
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