For the 2025 school year, there are 15 charter public preschools serving 4,279 students in Hawaii.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Hawaii are Ka'ohao ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School, Waialae Elementary - Pcs and Kona Pacific - Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Hawaii (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ka'ohao ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Kualapuu School - ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Gr: PK-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Na Wai Ola - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Gr: PK-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Hawaii?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Hawaii include Ka'ohao ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School, Waialae Elementary - Pcs and Kona Pacific - Pcs.
How many charter public preschools are located in Hawaii?
15 charter public preschools are located in Hawaii.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Hawaii charter public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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