Best Schools in 96743, HI
96743, HI has 23 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,958 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 96743 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 96743, HI
The top high schools in 96743, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Honokaa High & Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 668 Students
2. Kealakehe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students
3. Hilo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
4. Kohala High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 275 Students
Best Middle Schools in 96743, HI
The top middle schools in 96743, 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. Waimea Middle - Pccs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
3. Kealakehe Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
4. Kohala Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 96743, HI
The top elementary schools in 96743, 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. Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 713 Students
4. Kohala Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
5. Waimea Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
6. Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
7. Honokaa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 406 Students
8. Kealakehe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 842 Students
9. Waimea Country School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waimea Country School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 43 Students
10. Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 35 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 96743, HI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
96743, HI has a total population of 13,065 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 96743, 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 96743, HI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
46.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 96743, HI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 96743, 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 96743, HI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 96743, HI
How many schools are in 96743, HI?
96743, HI has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,958 students in total.
How do schools in 96743 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 96743 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 96743 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 96743?
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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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations