For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,431 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kailua Kona, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kahakai Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76-147 Royal Poinciana Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4313
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4313
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Kealakehe Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
74-5118 Kealakaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4308
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4308
Gr: PK-5 | 924 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 92% 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?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kailua Kona include: Kealakehe Elementary School vs. Kahakai Elementary School, Kahakai Elementary School vs. Kealakehe Elementary School
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