Best Schools in Kauai County, HI
Kauai County, HI has 28 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 10,973 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Kauai County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kauai County, HI
The top high schools in Kauai County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kapaa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
2. Kauai High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1108 Students
3. Waimea High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 767 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kauai County, HI
The top middle schools in Kauai County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
2. Waimea Canyon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
3. Kapaa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kauai County, HI
The top elementary schools in Kauai County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students
2. King Kaumualii Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
3. Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 201 Students
4. Kilauea Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 270 Students
5. Hanalei Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
6. Kalaheo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
7. Eleele Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
8. Koloa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
9. Kekaha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
10. Kapaa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 839 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kauai County, HI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kauai County, HI has a total population of 73,298 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kauai County, 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 Kauai County, HI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kauai County, HI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kauai County, 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 Kauai County, HI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kauai County, HI
How many schools are in Kauai County, HI?
Kauai County, HI has 28 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 10,973 students in total.
How do schools in Kauai County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Kauai County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Kauai County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kauai County?
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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Cities, towns and school districts in Kauai County
10 places in Kauai County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.