For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 862 students in Hilo, HI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hilo, HI are Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs and Connections - New Century Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hilo, HI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Hilo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hilo, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
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-9 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Gr: K-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hilo, HI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hilo, HI include Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs and Connections - New Century Pcs.
How many public charter schools are located in Hilo?
4 public charter schools are located in Hilo.
What is the racial composition of students in Hilo?
Hilo public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Hilo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Hilo include: Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs vs. Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs vs. Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs vs. Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
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