Hawaii County Public Schools
Hawaii County, Hawaii
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
55
public schools
Total Enrollment
27,258
students
School Districts
—
districts
How to use the Hawaii County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Hawaii; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Hawaii County has 0 district entries in the current county file.
School records are spread across 18 listed communities. Hilo has the most listed schools, with 16 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 29 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 14 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 14 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
55
in Hawaii County
Reported Enrollment
27,258
55 schools reporting
School Districts
0
districts
Charter Schools
14
25% of total
School Level Breakdown
55 Public Schools in Hawaii County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 55 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kealakehe High School | Profile | Hawaii Department of Education | Kailua-Kona, 96740Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,450 |
| Hilo High School | Profile | Hawaii Department of Education | Hilo, 96720Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,317 |
| Waiakea High School | Profile | Hawaii Department of Education | Hilo, 96720Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,297 |
| Keaau High School | Profile | Hawaii Department of Education | Keaau, 96749Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,046 |
| Konawaena High School | Profile | Hawaii Department of Education | Kealakekua, 96750Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 941 |
| Kealakehe Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Kailua-Kona, 96740Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 842 |
| Keaau Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Keaau, 96749Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 821 |
| Waiakea Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Hilo, 96720Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 789 |
| Waiakea Intermediate School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Hilo, 96720Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 774 |
| Keaau Middle School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Keaau, 96749Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 749 |
| Pahoa High & Intermediate School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Pahoa, 96778Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 723 |
| Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Waikoloa, 96738Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 713 |
| Waiakeawaena Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Hilo, 96720Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 684 |
| Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Pahoa, 96778Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 683 |
| Honokaa High & Intermediate School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Honokaa, 96727Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 668 |
| Kealakehe Intermediate School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Kailua-Kona, 96740Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 663 |
| Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Kamuela, 96743Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 612 |
| Kahakai Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Kailua-Kona, 96740Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 581 |
| Konawaena Middle School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Kealakekua, 96750Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 568 |
| Keonepoko Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Pahoa, 96778Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 562 |
Kealakehe High School
Hawaii Department of Education
Kailua-Kona, 96740 / Rural: Fringe
Hilo High School
Hawaii Department of Education
Hilo, 96720 / Town: Remote
Waiakea High School
Hawaii Department of Education
Hilo, 96720 / Town: Remote
Keaau High School
Hawaii Department of Education
Keaau, 96749 / Town: Remote
Konawaena High School
Hawaii Department of Education
Kealakekua, 96750 / Rural: Fringe
Kealakehe Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Kailua-Kona, 96740 / Town: Remote
Keaau Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Keaau, 96749 / Rural: Fringe
Waiakea Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Hilo, 96720 / Town: Remote
Waiakea Intermediate School
Hawaii Department of Education
Hilo, 96720 / Town: Remote
Keaau Middle School
Hawaii Department of Education
Keaau, 96749 / Town: Remote
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Hawaii Department of Education
Pahoa, 96778 / Town: Remote
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School
Hawaii Department of Education
Waikoloa, 96738 / Rural: Fringe
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Hilo, 96720 / Town: Remote
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS
Hawaii Department of Education
Pahoa, 96778 / Rural: Fringe
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
Hawaii Department of Education
Honokaa, 96727 / Town: Remote
Kealakehe Intermediate School
Hawaii Department of Education
Kailua-Kona, 96740 / Town: Remote
Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS
Hawaii Department of Education
Kamuela, 96743 / Rural: Fringe
Kahakai Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Kailua-Kona, 96740 / Town: Remote
Konawaena Middle School
Hawaii Department of Education
Kealakekua, 96750 / Rural: Fringe
Keonepoko Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Pahoa, 96778 / Town: Remote
Hawaii County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Hawaii County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Hawaii. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Hawaii County public school directory?
The directory lists 55 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Hawaii County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Hawaii County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Hawaii County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Hawaii County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Hawaii County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.