For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,130 students in Kauai County, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kauai County, HI are Hanalei Elementary School, Koloa Elementary School and Kalaheo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kauai County, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Kauai County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kauai County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanalei Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Koloa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3223 Poipu Rd
Koloa, HI 96756
(808) 742-8460
Koloa, HI 96756
(808) 742-8460
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Kalaheo Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Maka Rd
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(808) 332-6801
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(808) 332-6801
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
King Kaumualii Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4381 Hanamaulu Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3150
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4319 Hardy St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3150
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Kilauea Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2440 Kolo Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-1212
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-1212
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Eleele Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Uliuli Rd
Eleele, HI 96705
(808) 335-2111
Eleele, HI 96705
(808) 335-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Kapaa Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4886 Kawaihau Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4424
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4424
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Kekaha Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8140 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-7655
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-7655
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kauai County, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kauai County, HI include Hanalei Elementary School, Koloa Elementary School and Kalaheo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kauai County?
12 public preschools are located in Kauai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kauai County?
Kauai County public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kauai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kauai County include: King Kaumualii Elementary School vs. Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School, Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School vs. King Kaumualii Elementary School, Eleele Elementary School vs. Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
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