For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,040 students in 96740, HI (there are , serving 649 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 96740, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top-ranked public schools in 96740, HI are Innovations - Pcs, West Hawaii Explorations Academy and Kahakai Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96740 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96740, HI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best 96740, HI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Innovations - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Gr: 6-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Kahakai Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76-147 Royal Poinciana Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4313
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4313
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Kealakehe High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
74-5000 Puohulihuli St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,397 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Kealakehe Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
74-5062 Onipaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4314
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4314
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Kealakehe Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
74-5118 Kealakaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4308
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4308
Gr: PK-5 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 96740, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in 96740, HI include Innovations - Pcs, West Hawaii Explorations Academy and Kahakai Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96740?
6 public schools are located in 96740.
What percentage of students in 96740 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 96740 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96740?
96740 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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