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Best Schools in Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI
Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI has 14 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,150 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Kailua Kona meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kailua Kona, 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. Kealakehe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students
2. West Hawaii Explorations Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 274 Students
3. 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, 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. Konawaena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
2. Kealakehe Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kailua Kona, 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. Innovations - Pcs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 240 Students
2. Holualoa Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
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Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
3. Kahakai Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students
4. Kealakehe Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 842 Students
5. Kuleana Education Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Kuleana Education Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 86 Students
6. International Christian Schools Kona
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Projected Test Scores
International Christian Schools Kona • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 48 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI has a total population of 19,665 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kailua Kona, 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, 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
39.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kailua Kona, 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, Kailua-Kona, HI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI
How many schools are in Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI?
Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,150 students in total.
How do schools in Kailua Kona perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Kailua Kona score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Kailua Kona meet 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: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations