For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,093 students in 96768, HI (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,027 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in 96768, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public schools in 96768, HI are Pukalani Elementary School, King Kekaulike High School and Makawao Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96768 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96768, HI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best 96768, HI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pukalani Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2945 Iolani St
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8760
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
King Kekaulike High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Kula Hwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: #33.
Makawao Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3542 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8770
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Makani Rd
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8735
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8735
Grades: 6-8
| 937 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96768, HI?
The top ranked public schools in 96768, HI include Pukalani Elementary School, King Kekaulike High School and Makawao Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96768?
4 public schools are located in 96768.
What percentage of students in 96768 go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in 96768 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96768?
96768 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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