Public schools in Kealakekua, HI
5 open public schools with an address in Kealakekua, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,526
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Hawaii median 14.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Kealakekua public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Kealakekua, HI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,526 students, an average of 505 per school. The largest campus is Konawaena High School (955 students), and the largest elementary school is Konawaena Elementary School (505).
Every listed school belongs to Hawaii Department of Education. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kealakekua
Elementary schools in Kealakekua
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona Pacific - PCS Hawaii Department of Education · Charter | PK–08 | 177 | 10.1:1 | |
| Konawaena Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 505 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Kealakekua
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konawaena Middle School Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 614 | 14:1 |
High schools in Kealakekua
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konawaena High School Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 955 | 18:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kealakekua
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino Hawaii Department of Education | PK–12 | 275 | 14.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.7%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian8.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander30.5%
- Multiracial18.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Kealakekua schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,526 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kealakekua
How many public schools are in Kealakekua, HI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Kealakekua: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,526 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kealakekua?
All listed public schools with an address in Kealakekua belong to Hawaii Department of Education. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kealakekua?
Konawaena High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kealakekua, with 955 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kealakekua?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Kealakekua are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Kona Pacific - PCS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kealakekua schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kealakekua public schools is 14:1, similar to the Hawaii school median of 14.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kealakekua guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Hawaii cities