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13 schools in Kailua

Hawaii · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Hawaii, 13 sit inside Kailua, collectively enrolling about 5,875 students (9 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Kailua

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,875
-71 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Aikahi Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06485
Enchanted Lake Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06258
Ka'ohao Public Charter SchoolElementaryPK-06332
Kaelepulu Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06188
Kailua Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06267
Kailua High SchoolHigh09-12795
Kailua Intermediate SchoolMiddle07-08749
Kainalu Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06559
Kalaheo High SchoolHigh09-12874
Keolu Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06125
Maunawili Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06361
Mokapu Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06805
Olomana SchoolHigh07-1277

About Kailua

Public education in Kailua, Hawaii runs across 13 schools that instructs roughly 5,875 students. By footprint, Kailua sits in the moderately sized bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Schools in Kailua average about 452 students each, 20% meaningfully below the Hawaii norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 5,946 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,875 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Kailua discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Kailua, Hawaii?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Kailua, with a combined enrollment of about 5,875.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Kailua?
Kailua has 9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Kailua?
Kalaheo High School is the largest public school in Kailua by enrollment, with approximately 874 students.
What school districts serve Kailua?
Kailua public schools are operated by Hawaii Department of Education.
What grade levels do public schools in Kailua cover?
Public schools in Kailua serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Kailua?
1 of the 13 public schools in Kailua are charter schools.