For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 177 students in Lihue, HI.
The top-ranked public charter school in Lihue, HI is Kawaikini - Ncpcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lihue, HI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Lihue have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lihue, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Gr: K-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lihue, HI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lihue, HI include Kawaikini - Ncpcs.
How many public charter schools are located in Lihue?
1 public charter schools are located in Lihue.
What is the racial composition of students in Lihue?
Lihue public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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