For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 374 students in Kapaau, HI.
The top ranked public preschool in Kapaau, HI is Kohala Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapaau, HI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Kapaau have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kapaau, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in Kapaau, HI include Kohala Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kapaau?
1 public preschools are located in Kapaau.
What is the racial composition of students in Kapaau?
Kapaau public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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