Best Public Charter Schools in Hilo, HI (2025-26)

Best Hilo Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 832 students in Hilo, HI.

The top ranked public charter schools in Hilo, HI are Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs and Connections - New Century Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hilo, HI public charter schools have an score of 19% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 31%), and score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Hilo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Hilo, HI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs

Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228

Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #22.

Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs

Charter School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
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345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866

Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Connections - New Century Pcs

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664

Gr: K-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470

Gr: PK-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hilo, HI?

The top ranked public charter schools in Hilo, HI include Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs and Connections - New Century Pcs.

How many public charter schools are located in Hilo?

4 public charter schools are located in Hilo.

What is the racial composition of students in Hilo?

Hilo public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Which public charter schools in Hilo are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Hilo include: Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs vs. Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs vs. Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs vs. Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs