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Best Schools in Kailua, HI
Kailua, HI has 20 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,737 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Kailua meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kailua, HI
The top high schools in Kailua, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kalaheo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students
2. Kailua High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
3. Olomana School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kailua, HI
The top middle schools in Kailua, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kailua Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kailua, HI
The top elementary schools in Kailua, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kaelepulu Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 193 Students
2. Enchanted Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
3. Ka'ohao Public Charter School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 328 Students
4. Maunawili Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
5. Kainalu Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 517 Students
6. Aikahi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 456 Students
7. Keolu Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
8. Kailua Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
9. Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 349 Students
10. Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 52 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kailua, HI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kailua, HI has a total population of 42,968 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kailua, 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 Kailua, HI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kailua, HI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kailua, 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 Kailua, HI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kailua, HI
How many schools are in Kailua, HI?
Kailua, HI has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,737 students in total.
How do schools in Kailua perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Kailua score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Kailua meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kailua?
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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- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Kailua
13 of 13 schools in Kailua carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 6B: 3C: 2D: 2
All 13 public schools we grade in Kailua. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (8)
- Aikahi Elementary School
- Enchanted Lake Elementary School
- Kaelepulu Elementary School
- Kailua Elementary School
- Kainalu Elementary School
- Keolu Elementary School
- Maunawili Elementary School
- Mokapu Elementary School
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (6)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.