Kauai County Public Schools
Kauai County, Hawaii
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
21
public schools
Total Enrollment
9,475
students
School Districts
—
districts
How to use the Kauai 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.
Kauai County has 0 district entries in the current county file.
School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Lihue has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 5 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
2 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
21
in Kauai County
Reported Enrollment
9,475
21 schools reporting
School Districts
0
districts
Charter Schools
5
24% of total
School Level Breakdown
21 Public Schools in Kauai County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 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 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai High School | Profile | Hawaii Department of Education | Lihue, 96766Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,108 |
| Kapaa High School | Profile | Hawaii Department of Education | Kapaa, 96746Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,005 |
| Kapaa Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Kapaa, 96746Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 839 |
| Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Lihue, 96766Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 808 |
| Waimea High School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Waimea, 96796Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 767 |
| Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Lihue, 96766Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 731 |
| Kapaa Middle School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Kapaa, 96746Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 575 |
| King Kaumualii Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Lihue, 96766Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 549 |
| Waimea Canyon Middle School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Waimea, 96796Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 477 |
| Eleele Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Eleele, 96705Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 408 |
| Kalaheo Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Kalaheo, 96741Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 399 |
| Koloa Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Koloa, 96756Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 342 |
| Kekaha Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Kekaha, 96752Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 337 |
| Kilauea Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Kilauea, 96754Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 270 |
| Kanuikapono - PCS | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Anahola, 96703Town: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 203 |
| Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Koloa, 96746Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Charter | 201 |
| Hanalei Elementary School | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Hanalei, 96714Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 192 |
| Kawaikini - NCPCS | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Lihue, 96766Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 151 |
| Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Kekaha, 96752Town: Remote | PK–12 | Charter | 50 |
| Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS | Listed only | Hawaii Department of Education | Kekaha, 96752Town: Remote | PK–12 | Charter | 46 |
Kauai High School
Hawaii Department of Education
Lihue, 96766 / Town: Remote
Kapaa High School
Hawaii Department of Education
Kapaa, 96746 / Town: Remote
Kapaa Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Kapaa, 96746 / Town: Remote
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
Hawaii Department of Education
Lihue, 96766 / Town: Remote
Waimea High School
Hawaii Department of Education
Waimea, 96796 / Town: Remote
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Lihue, 96766 / Town: Remote
Kapaa Middle School
Hawaii Department of Education
Kapaa, 96746 / Rural: Fringe
King Kaumualii Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Lihue, 96766 / Town: Remote
Waimea Canyon Middle School
Hawaii Department of Education
Waimea, 96796 / Town: Remote
Eleele Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Eleele, 96705 / Town: Remote
Kalaheo Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Kalaheo, 96741 / Town: Remote
Koloa Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Koloa, 96756 / Town: Remote
Kekaha Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Kekaha, 96752 / Town: Remote
Kilauea Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Kilauea, 96754 / Town: Remote
Kanuikapono - PCS
Hawaii Department of Education
Anahola, 96703 / Town: Remote
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Hawaii Department of Education
Koloa, 96746 / Rural: Fringe
Hanalei Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
Hanalei, 96714 / Town: Remote
Kawaikini - NCPCS
Hawaii Department of Education
Lihue, 96766 / Rural: Fringe
Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center
Hawaii Department of Education
Kekaha, 96752 / Town: Remote
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS
Hawaii Department of Education
Kekaha, 96752 / Town: Remote
Kauai County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Kauai 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 Kauai County public school directory?
The directory lists 21 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 Kauai 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 Kauai 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 Kauai County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 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 Kauai 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 Kauai 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.