For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 812 students in Kapaau, HI.
The top-ranked public schools in Kapaau, HI are Kohala High School, Kohala Elementary School and Kohala Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapaau, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Kapaau have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Kapaau, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kohala High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54-3611 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
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 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Kohala Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
53-4155 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7119
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7119
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kapaau, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in Kapaau, HI include Kohala High School, Kohala Elementary School and Kohala Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kapaau?
3 public schools are located in Kapaau.
What is the racial composition of students in Kapaau?
Kapaau public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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