For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 291 students in Kilauea, HI (there are , serving 271 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in Kilauea, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public school in Kilauea, HI is Kilauea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kilauea, HI public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Kilauea have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Kilauea, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kilauea Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2440 Kolo Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-1212
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-1212
Grades: PK-6
| 291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kilauea, HI?
The top ranked public schools in Kilauea, HI include Kilauea Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kilauea?
1 public schools are located in Kilauea.
What percentage of students in Kilauea go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in Kilauea are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kilauea?
Kilauea public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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