For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 967 students in Pahoa, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pahoa, HI are Pahoa Elementary School and Keonepoko Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pahoa, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Pahoa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Pahoa, HI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 preschools in Pahoa, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pahoa, HI include Pahoa Elementary School and Keonepoko Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pahoa?
2 public preschools are located in Pahoa.
What is the racial composition of students in Pahoa?
Pahoa public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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