Best Schools in Puako, HI
Puako, HI has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,538 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Puako meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Puako, HI
The top high schools in Puako, 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. Kohala High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 275 Students
Best Middle Schools in Puako, HI
The top middle schools in Puako, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waimea Middle - Pccs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
2. Kealakehe Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Puako, HI
The top elementary schools in Puako, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 713 Students
2. Waimea Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
3. Kealakehe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 842 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Puako, HI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Puako, HI has a total population of 909 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Puako, 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 Puako, HI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
141.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
132.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Puako, HI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Puako, 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 Puako, HI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Puako, HI
How many schools are in Puako, HI?
Puako, HI has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,538 students in total.
How do schools in Puako perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Puako score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Puako meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Puako?
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: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations