Schools in Hilo, Hawaii (2025)
16 schools · 7,933 students · 12 public, 4 charter · median Enrollment 422.
Hilo, in Hawaii, has 16 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 7,933 students. By level there are 8 elementary, 3 high, 3 other, 2 middle; by sector 12 public, 4 charter.
The median Enrollment across Hilo's schools is 422, below the Hawaii median of 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
12 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School (79.1, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Waiakea High School (60.0, top 50% of high schools nationally), and Waiakeawaena Elementary School (59.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Waiakea High School (1,183 students), Hilo High School (1,170 students), Waiakea Intermediate School (857 students).
Ranked schools in Hilo
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Hawaii.
- 179Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary SchoolHilo · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 422 students
- 260Waiakea High SchoolHilo · Public High40% Math proficiency · 1,183 students
- 360Waiakeawaena Elementary SchoolHilo · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 669 students
- 457Keaukaha Elementary SchoolHilo · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 341 students
- 555Waiakea Elementary SchoolHilo · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 706 students
- 654Haaheo Elementary SchoolHilo · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 122 students
- 752Kaumana Elementary SchoolHilo · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 238 students
- 851Waiakea Intermediate SchoolHilo · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 857 students
- 948Hilo High SchoolHilo · Public High31% Math proficiency · 1,170 students
- 1047Hilo Intermediate SchoolHilo · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 560 students
- 1141Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary SchoolHilo · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 354 students
- 1240Hilo Union Elementary SchoolHilo · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 449 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School Hilo · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 79.1 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 422 |
| 2 | Waiakea High School Hilo · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 60.0 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 1,183 |
| 3 | Waiakeawaena Elementary School Hilo · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.8 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 669 |
| 4 | Keaukaha Elementary School Hilo · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 56.7 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 341 |
| 5 | Waiakea Elementary School Hilo · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.8 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 706 |
| 6 | Haaheo Elementary School Hilo · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 53.7 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 122 |
| 7 | Kaumana Elementary School Hilo · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 52.1 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 238 |
| 8 | Waiakea Intermediate School Hilo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 50.7 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 857 |
| 9 | Hilo High School Hilo · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 47.8 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 1,170 |
| 10 | Hilo Intermediate School Hilo · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 46.7 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 560 |
| 11 | Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School Hilo · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 40.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 12 | Hilo Union Elementary School Hilo · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 40.4 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 449 |
Other schools in Hilo
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Hilo side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hilo?
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Hilo with a Success Index (US) of 79.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Hilo?
Hilo has 16 schools (8 elementary, 3 high, 2 middle, 3 other) educating 7,933 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Hilo?
The median Enrollment across schools in Hilo is 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.