For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,705 students in 96778, HI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96778, HI are Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs, Pahoa Elementary School and Keonepoko Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96778 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96778, HI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96778, HI Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Gr: K-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Pahoa Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15-3030 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2141
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Keonepoko Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15-890 Kahakai Blvd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2131
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2131
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 96778, HI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96778, HI include Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs, Pahoa Elementary School and Keonepoko Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96778?
3 public elementary schools are located in 96778.
What is the racial composition of students in 96778?
96778 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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