Best 96740 Hawaii Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,481 students in 96740, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in 96740, HI are Kahakai Elementary School and Kealakehe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96740 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 96740, HI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian).

Best 96740, HI Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kahakai Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
76-147 Royal Poinciana Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4313
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Kealakehe Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
74-5118 Kealakaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4308
Grades: PK-5
| 821 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 96740, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in 96740, HI include Kahakai Elementary School and Kealakehe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 96740, HI?
2 public preschools are located in 96740, HI.
What is the racial composition of students in 96740, HI?
96740, HI public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian).

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