For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 539 students in Kapaau, HI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kapaau, HI are Kohala Elementary School and Kohala Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapaau, 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 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kapaau have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Kapaau, HI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kapaau, HI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kapaau, HI include Kohala Elementary School and Kohala Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kapaau?
2 public elementary schools are located in Kapaau.
What is the racial composition of students in Kapaau?
Kapaau public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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