For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,412 students in 96778, HI (there are , serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 96778, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public schools in 96778, HI are Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs, Pahoa High & Intermediate School and Pahoa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96778 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96778, HI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best 96778, HI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Gr: K-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Gr: 7-12 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Pahoa Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15-3030 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2141
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Keonepoko Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15-890 Kahakai Blvd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2131
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2131
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96778, HI?
The top ranked public schools in 96778, HI include Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs, Pahoa High & Intermediate School and Pahoa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96778?
4 public schools are located in 96778.
What percentage of students in 96778 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 96778 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96778?
96778 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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