Top 10 Best Kauai County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,180 students in Kauai County, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in Kauai County, HI are Hanalei Elementary School, Koloa Elementary School and Kalaheo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kauai County, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Kauai County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian).

Best Public Preschools in Kauai County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hanalei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 192 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Koloa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3223 Poipu Rd
Koloa, HI 96756
(808) 742-8460
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Kalaheo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Maka Rd
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(808) 332-6801
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
King Kaumualii Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4381 Hanamaulu Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4319 Hardy St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #66.
Eleele Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4750 Uliuli Rd
Eleele, HI 96705
(808) 335-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kapaa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4886 Kawaihau Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4424
Grades: PK-5
| 839 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kilauea Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2440 Kolo Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-1212
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #99.
Kekaha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8140 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-7655
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1010.
Niihau High & Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Kauai County, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in Kauai County, HI include Hanalei Elementary School, Koloa Elementary School and Kalaheo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kauai County?
12 public preschools are located in Kauai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kauai County?
Kauai County public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian).
Which public preschools in Kauai County are often viewed compared to one another?

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