For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,643 students in Kailua Kona, HI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kailua Kona, HI are Innovations - Pcs, Kahakai Elementary School and West Hawaii Explorations Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kailua Kona, HI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kailua Kona have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kailua Kona, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Innovations - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Kahakai Elementary School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Grades: 6-12
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Kealakehe Intermediate School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
74-5062 Onipaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4314
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4314
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #55.
Kealakehe Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
74-5118 Kealakaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4308
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4308
Grades: PK-5
| 900 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kailua Kona, HI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kailua Kona, HI include Innovations - Pcs, Kahakai Elementary School and West Hawaii Explorations Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kailua Kona?
5 public elementary schools are located in Kailua Kona.
What is the racial composition of students in Kailua Kona?
Kailua Kona public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
Which public elementary schools in Kailua Kona are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kailua Kona include: Kealakehe Elementary School vs. Kahakai Elementary School, Innovations - Pcs vs. Kahakai Elementary School, Kahakai Elementary School vs. Kealakehe Elementary School
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