For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,368 students in Kailua, HI. The top ranked public preschools in Kailua, HI are Kaelepulu Elementary School, Maunawili Elementary School and Aikahi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kailua, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Kailua have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kailua, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kaelepulu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Aikahi Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
281 Ilihau St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7944
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7944
Grades: PK-6
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Kainalu Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Kaiholu St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Grades: PK-6
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Mokapu Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Kmcas Bldg, 1193 Mokapu Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7964
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7964
Grades: PK-6
| 841 students
Rank: #88.
Keolu Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1416 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7818
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7818
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Rank: #99.
Kailua Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Kuulei Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7878
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7878
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kailua, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in Kailua, HI include Kaelepulu Elementary School, Maunawili Elementary School and Aikahi Elementary School. Kailua has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Hawaii.
How many public preschools are located in Kailua?
9 public preschools are located in Kailua.
What is the racial composition of students in Kailua?
Kailua public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kailua are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kailua include: Mokapu Elementary School vs. Aikahi Elementary School, Kainalu Elementary School vs. Aikahi Elementary School, Maunawili Elementary School vs. Kaelepulu Elementary School
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