For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,108 students in Keaau, HI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Keaau, HI are Keaau Elementary School, Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs and Keaau Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keaau, HI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Keaau have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Keaau, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Keaau Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16-680 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4210
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4210
Grades: PK-5
| 821 students
Rank: #22.
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Grades: PK-8
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Keaau Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15-565 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Keaau, HI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Keaau, HI include Keaau Elementary School, Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs and Keaau Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Keaau?
3 public elementary schools are located in Keaau.
What is the racial composition of students in Keaau?
Keaau public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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