For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 679 students in Kauai County, HI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Kauai County, HI are Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, Kawaikini - Ncpcs and Kanuikapono - Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kauai County, HI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Kauai County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kauai County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Grades: K-7
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Grades: K-12
| 168 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Kauai County, HI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Kauai County, HI include Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, Kawaikini - Ncpcs and Kanuikapono - Pcs.
How many public charter schools are located in Kauai County?
5 public charter schools are located in Kauai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kauai County?
Kauai County public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Kauai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Kauai County include: Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center vs. Kawaikini - Ncpcs, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center vs. Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs, Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs vs. Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
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