For the 2025 school year, there are 45 public elementary schools serving 19,268 students in Hawaii County, HI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawaii County, HI are Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School, Innovations - Pcs and Kona Pacific - Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii County, HI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hawaii County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hawaii County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2420 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7200
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Haaheo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 Haaheo Rd
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4111
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4111
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Kaumana Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1710 Kaumana Dr
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4190
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4190
Gr: PK-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Waiakea Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 W Puainako St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7215
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7215
Gr: PK-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Holualoa Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76-5957 Mamalahoa Hwy
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 322-4800
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 322-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Konawaena Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
81-901 Onouli Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4555
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4555
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Honokaa Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45-534 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8820
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8820
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
68-1730 Hooko St
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Gr: PK-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hookena Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86-4355 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2710
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Gr: K-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Hilo Union Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Waiakea Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Puainako St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7231
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7231
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Gr: PK-9 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Keaukaha Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 Desha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4181
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4181
Gr: PK-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kohala Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
54-3609 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7100
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Waimea Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67-1225 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-7636
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-7636
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Konawaena Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81-1045 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4566
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4566
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2525.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Keaau Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16-680 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4210
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2929.
Honaunau Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2727
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2727
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3030.
Kohala Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
53-4155 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7119
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7119
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
81-1041 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18-1235 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2300
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Gr: K-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Gr: PK-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Hawaii County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
94-1581 Kaulua Circle
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 498-0761
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 498-0761
Gr: 3-7 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hawaii County, HI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawaii County, HI include Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School, Innovations - Pcs and Kona Pacific - Pcs.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hawaii County?
45 public elementary schools are located in Hawaii County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
Which public elementary schools in Hawaii County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hawaii County include: Waiakeawaena Elementary School vs. Waiakea Elementary School, Konawaena Middle School vs. Kealakehe Intermediate School, Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School vs. Connections - New Century Pcs
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