For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,280 students in 96749, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 96749, HI are Keaau Elementary School and Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96749 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96749, HI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96749, HI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keaau Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16-680 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4210
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
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 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 96749, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 96749, HI include Keaau Elementary School and Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs.
How many public preschools are located in 96749?
2 public preschools are located in 96749.
What is the racial composition of students in 96749?
96749 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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