For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 832 students in 96720, HI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 96720, HI are Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs and Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 96720 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 96720, HI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96720, HI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Grades: PK-12
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Grades: K-12
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 96720, HI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 96720, HI include Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs and Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs.
How many public charter schools are located in 96720?
4 public charter schools are located in 96720.
What is the racial composition of students in 96720?
96720 public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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