For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,290 students in 96743, HI (there are , serving 1,001 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in 96743, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
The top-ranked public schools in 96743, HI are Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs, Waimea Elementary School and Waimea Middle - Pccs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96743 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96743, HI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best 96743, HI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Gr: K-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Waimea Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67-1225 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-7636
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-7636
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 96743, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in 96743, HI include Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs, Waimea Elementary School and Waimea Middle - Pccs.
How many public schools are located in 96743?
3 public schools are located in 96743.
What percentage of students in 96743 go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in 96743 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96743?
96743 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).