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Best Schools in Kailua-Kona, HI
Kailua-Kona, HI has 19 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,169 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Kailua-Kona exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kailua-Kona, HI
The top high schools in Kailua-Kona, 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. Konawaena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kailua-Kona, HI
The top middle schools in Kailua-Kona, 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. Konawaena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
3. Waimea Middle - Pccs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
4. Kealakehe Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kailua-Kona, HI
The top elementary schools in Kailua-Kona, 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. Innovations - Pcs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 240 Students
4. Holualoa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
5. Konawaena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students
6. Kahakai Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students
7. Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 713 Students
8. Waimea Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
9. Kealakehe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 842 Students
10. International Christian Schools Kona
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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-Kona, HI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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-Kona, HI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kailua-Kona, HI
How many schools are in Kailua-Kona, HI?
Kailua-Kona, HI has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,169 students in total.
How do schools in Kailua-Kona perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Kailua-Kona score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Kailua-Kona exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kailua-Kona?
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: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Kailua Kona
6 of 6 schools in Kailua Kona carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 3F: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Kailua Kona. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- International Christian Schools Kona
- Kuleana Education Academy
- Makua Lani Christian Academy
- Makua Lanii Christian Academy