For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 353 students in Kaunakakai, HI (there are , serving 8 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Kaunakakai, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public schools in Kaunakakai, HI are Kaunakakai Elementary School and Kilohana Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaunakakai, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Kaunakakai have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Kaunakakai, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kaunakakai, HI?
The top ranked public schools in Kaunakakai, HI include Kaunakakai Elementary School and Kilohana Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kaunakakai?
2 public schools are located in Kaunakakai.
What percentage of students in Kaunakakai go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Kaunakakai are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kaunakakai?
Kaunakakai public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
Which public schools in Kaunakakai are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kaunakakai include: Kilohana Elementary School vs. Kaunakakai Elementary School
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