For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,096 students in Kahului, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in Kahului, HI are Pomaikai Elementary School, Lihikai Elementary School and Kahului Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kahului, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Kahului have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kahului, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pomaikai Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4650 S Kamehameha Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 876-7610
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 876-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Lihikai Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 S Papa Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3033
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3033
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Kahului Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 S Hina Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3055
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3055
Grades: PK-5
| 814 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kahului, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in Kahului, HI include Pomaikai Elementary School, Lihikai Elementary School and Kahului Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kahului?
3 public preschools are located in Kahului.
What is the racial composition of students in Kahului?
Kahului public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kahului are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kahului include: Pomaikai Elementary School vs. Kahului Elementary School, Kahului Elementary School vs. Pomaikai Elementary School, Lihikai Elementary School vs. Kahului Elementary School
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