For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 946 students in 96778, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in 96778, HI are Pahoa Elementary School and Keonepoko Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96778 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96778, HI have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 96778, HI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pahoa Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15-3030 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2141
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Keonepoko Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15-890 Kahakai Blvd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2131
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2131
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 96778, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in 96778, HI include Pahoa Elementary School and Keonepoko Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 96778?
2 public preschools are located in 96778.
What is the racial composition of students in 96778?
96778 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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