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6 schools in Kailua-Kona

Hawaii · Public K-12

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii runs a public-school system of 6 campuses with combined enrollment around 4,036 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Kailua-Kona

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,036
-192 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Innovations - PCSElementaryKG-08241
Kahakai Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05507
Kealakehe Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05924
Kealakehe High SchoolHigh09-121,401
Kealakehe Intermediate SchoolMiddle06-08677
West Hawaii Explorations AcademyHigh06-12286

About Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona is a medium-population Hawaii city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 4,036 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Kailua-Kona is around 673 students, 19% above the Hawaii average of about 564.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Kailua-Kona has contracted 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,228 students to 4,036.

On allk12, the community for Kailua-Kona discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Kailua-Kona, with a combined enrollment of about 4,036.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Kailua-Kona?
Kailua-Kona has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Kailua-Kona?
Kealakehe High School is the largest public school in Kailua-Kona by enrollment, with approximately 1,401 students.
What school districts serve Kailua-Kona?
Kailua-Kona public schools are operated by Hawaii Department of Education.
What grade levels do public schools in Kailua-Kona cover?
Public schools in Kailua-Kona serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Kailua-Kona?
2 of the 6 public schools in Kailua-Kona are charter schools.