Best Public High Schools in Kauai County (2025-26)

Best Kauai County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,311 students in Kauai County, HI.

The top ranked public high schools in Kauai County, HI are Kauai High School, Waimea High School and Kapaa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Kauai County, HI public high schools have an score of 17% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Kauai County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public high schools.

Kauai County, HI public high school have a of 92%, which is more than the Hawaii average of 85%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Kapaa High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).

Best Public High Schools in Kauai County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Kauai High School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
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3577 Lala Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3160

Gr: 9-12 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #22.

Waimea High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
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9707 Tsuchiya Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800

Gr: 9-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #33.

Kapaa High School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
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4695 Mailihuna Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4400

Gr: 9-12 | 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #44.

Kanuikapono - Pcs

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
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4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160

Gr: K-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481

Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022

Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Rank: #77.

Kawaikini - Ncpcs

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032

Gr: K-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

Niihau High & Elementary School

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C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800

Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Kauai County, HI?

The top ranked public high schools in Kauai County, HI include Kauai High School, Waimea High School and Kapaa High School.

How many public high schools are located in Kauai County?

8 public high schools are located in Kauai County.

What is the racial composition of students in Kauai County?

Kauai County public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).

Which public high schools in Kauai County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kauai County include: Kapaa High School vs. Kauai High School, Kauai High School vs. Kapaa High School, Waimea High School vs. Kauai High School