For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 394 students in Naalehu, HI.
The top ranked public school in Naalehu, HI is Naalehu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Naalehu, HI public school have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Naalehu have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Naalehu, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Naalehu Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 939-2413
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 939-2413
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Naalehu, Hawaii Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
94-1581 Kaulua Circle
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 498-0761
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 498-0761
Grades: 3-7
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Naalehu, HI?
The top ranked public schools in Naalehu, HI include Naalehu Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Naalehu?
1 public schools are located in Naalehu.
What is the racial composition of students in Naalehu?
Naalehu public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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