Best Schools in 96720, HI
96720, HI has 23 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 11,257 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 96720 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 96720, HI
The top high schools in 96720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waiakea High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1297 Students
2. Hilo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
3. Keaau High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1046 Students
4. Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 34 Students
Best Middle Schools in 96720, HI
The top middle schools in 96720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hilo Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students
2. Waiakea Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 774 Students
3. Keaau Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 96720, HI
The top elementary schools in 96720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 486 Students
2. Kaumana Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
3. Haaheo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 166 Students
4. Waiakeawaena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 684 Students
5. Waiakea Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 789 Students
6. Hilo Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 422 Students
7. Keaukaha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 369 Students
8. Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
9. Mountain View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
10. Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades Pre K - 9 • 164 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 96720, HI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
96720, HI has a total population of 46,615 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 96720, HI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 96720, HI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 96720, HI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 96720, HI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 96720, HI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 96720, HI
How many schools are in 96720, HI?
96720, HI has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 11,257 students in total.
How do schools in 96720 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 96720 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 96720 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 96720?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations