Kainalu Elementary School vs Ka'ohao Public Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kainalu Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
559 students
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Kailua · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students
| Measure | Kainalu Elementary School Kailua, Hawaii | Ka'ohao Public Charter School Kailua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #36 of 182 | #3 of 182 |
| National rank | #7596 of 50,301 | #2018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 559 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 5.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| city | Kailua | Kailua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ka'ohao Public Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 75.6).
- •Ka'ohao Public Charter School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Ka'ohao Public Charter School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Ka'ohao Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 17%).
- •Kainalu Elementary School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 332.
- •Kainalu Elementary School is a public school while Ka'ohao Public Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kainalu Elementary School better than Ka'ohao Public Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Ka'ohao Public Charter School ranks higher (86.0 vs 75.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kainalu Elementary School and Ka'ohao Public Charter School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Kailua and Kailua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kainalu Elementary School: 559. Ka'ohao Public Charter School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kainalu Elementary School and Ka'ohao Public Charter School rank in Hawaii?
Kainalu Elementary School is 36th of 182 and Ka'ohao Public Charter School is 3rd of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).