Best High Schools in Kailua-Kona, HI

Kailua-Kona, HI has 4 high schools with 3,976 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kailua-Kona score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kailua-Kona meet expectations.

1. Konawaena High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students

2. Hilo High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students

3. Kealakehe High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kailua-Kona, HI

Kailua-Kona, HI has 3 middle schools with 1,704 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kailua-Kona score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kailua-Kona exceed expectations.

1. Hilo Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students

2. Konawaena Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students

3. Kealakehe Intermediate School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kailua-Kona, HI

Kailua-Kona, HI has 8 elementary schools with 3,449 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kailua-Kona score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kailua-Kona greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 486 Students

2. Innovations - Pcs

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 240 Students

3. Kaumana Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students

4. Konawaena Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students

5. Holualoa Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students

6. Kahakai Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students

7. Kealakehe Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 842 Students

8. International Christian Schools Kona

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

International Christian Schools Kona • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 48 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kailua-Kona, HI

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kailua-Kona, HI has a total population of 16,098 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kailua-Kona, HI

9,129

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kailua-Kona, HI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

44.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

41.41 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kailua-Kona, HI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kailua-Kona, HI.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,688 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Kailua-Kona, HI Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Kailua-Kona, HI

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Kalaoa, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Holualoa, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kealakekua, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Captain Cook, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Waikoloa Village, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Puako, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Waikoloa, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hookena, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations