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Best Kailua Kona ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,438 students in Kailua Kona, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in Kailua Kona, HI are Kahakai Elementary School and Kealakehe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kailua Kona, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Kailua Kona have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Kailua Kona, HI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kahakai Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
76-147 Royal Poinciana Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4313
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Kealakehe Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
74-5118 Kealakaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4308
Gr: PK-5 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Kailua Kona, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in Kailua Kona, HI include Kahakai Elementary School and Kealakehe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kailua Kona?
2 public preschools are located in Kailua Kona.
What is the racial composition of students in Kailua Kona?
Kailua Kona public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kailua Kona are often viewed compared to one another?

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