Kamaile Academy PCS vs Makaha Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kamaile Academy PCS
Waianae · Charter other · Grades PK–12
919 students
Makaha Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
| Measure | Kamaile Academy PCS Waianae, Hawaii | Makaha Elementary School Waianae, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #179 of 182 |
| National rank | – | #42311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 919 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 17% |
| city | Waianae | Waianae |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Makaha Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Makaha Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Makaha Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 89.1%).
- •Makaha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.8).
- •Kamaile Academy PCS is the larger school with 919 students compared with 409.
- •Kamaile Academy PCS is a charter school while Makaha Elementary School is a public 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 Kamaile Academy PCS better than Makaha Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kamaile Academy PCS and Makaha Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Waianae and Waianae in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kamaile Academy PCS: 919. Makaha Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kamaile Academy PCS and Makaha Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kamaile Academy PCS is unranked and Makaha Elementary School is 179th of 182 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).