For the 2025 school year, there are 15 charter public preschools serving 4,279 students in Hawaii.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Hawaii are Ka'ohao Public Charter School, Waialae Elementary - Pcs and Kona Pacific - Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Hawaii (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Rank: #44.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Grades: PK-12
| 308 students
Rank: #66.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Rank: #1010.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 324 students
Rank: #1111.
Na Wai Ola - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Grades: PK-6
| 97 students
Rank: #1212.
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Grades: PK-8
| 527 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1515.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Grades: PK-12
| 901 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Hawaii?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Hawaii include Ka'ohao Public Charter School, Waialae Elementary - Pcs and Kona Pacific - Pcs.
How many charter public preschools are located in Hawaii?
15 charter public preschools are located in Hawaii.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Hawaii charter public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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