For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,606 students in Kapaa, HI (there are , serving 188 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Kapaa, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public schools in Kapaa, HI are Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, Kapaa Elementary School and Kapaa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapaa, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Kapaa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Kapaa, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Grades: K-7
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Kapaa Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4886 Kawaihau Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4424
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4424
Grades: PK-5
| 824 students
Rank: #33.
Kapaa High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4695 Mailihuna Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4400
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,038 students
Rank: #44.
Kapaa Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4867 Olohena Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4460
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4460
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kapaa, HI?
The top ranked public schools in Kapaa, HI include Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, Kapaa Elementary School and Kapaa High School.
How many public schools are located in Kapaa?
4 public schools are located in Kapaa.
What percentage of students in Kapaa go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Kapaa are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kapaa?
Kapaa public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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