Saint Joseph High School
1000 Ululani St, Hilo, HI 96720
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
206
Tuition
$10,980
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Avg. Review Score
4.1
Ernest Bowen de Silva Elementary School
278 Ainako Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
465
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Christian Liberty Academy
16 Milo St, Keaau, HI 96749
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
233
Tuition
$7,500
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Avg. Review Score
3.7
Ka'umana Elementary School
1710 Kaumana Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
228
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
Ha'aheo Elementary School
121 Haaheo Rd, Hilo, HI 96720
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
132
Math Proficiency
56%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
61%
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
2420 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
672
Math Proficiency
51%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
46%
Hilo Union Elementary School
506 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
446
Math Proficiency
38%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
Waiakea Elementary School
180 W Puainako St, Hilo, HI 96720
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
725
Math Proficiency
46%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
48%
Keaukaha Elementary School
240 Desha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
358
Math Proficiency
33%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
41%
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
966 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
384
Math Proficiency
20%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
27%
Ka Umeke Kaeo PCS
222 Desha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 10th
Students
240
Math Proficiency
14%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
34%
Kua O Ka La New Century Public Charter School
345 Makalika St, Hilo, HI 96720
Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
148
Math Proficiency
19%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
39%
E'makaala School
440 W Lanikaula St, Hilo, HI 96720
Private Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to K
Students
77
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
39:1
Avg. Review Score
5
Haili Christian School
190 Ululani St, Hilo, HI 96720
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 9th
Students
208
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg. Review Score
4.5
Hale Aloha Nazarene School
595 Kupulau Rd, Hilo, HI 96720
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 9th
Avg. Review Score
5
For families seeking quality education in Hilo, HI the area offers 15 school options serving Pre-K grade levels, including the highly-rated Ernest Bowen de Silva Elementary School (10/10 on GreatSchools) and Saint Joseph High School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 71% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Hilo has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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