| Metric | Hawaii Department of Education | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 170,209 | 3,544 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 295 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $23,878/yr | $17,619/yr | ↑ 36% above avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | — Not comparable | — | Single-district state |
🔢 The proficiency data for this district
Hawaii has only one statewide public school district, so there is no in-state peer group to rank it against — a percentile/rating score would not be meaningful.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts, 2021–22 school year. Full methodology →
- Kealakehe Elementary School — 7.3 mi · Grades PK–5 · 924 students
- Kealakehe Intermediate School — 7.3 mi · Grades 6–8 · 677 students
- Kealakehe High School — 8.0 mi · Grades 9–12 · 1,401 students
- West Hawaii Explorations Academy — 8.1 mi · Grades 6–12 · 286 students
- Innovations - PCS — 9.3 mi · Grades K–8 · 241 students
- Holualoa Elementary School — 9.9 mi · Grades PK–5 · 438 students
- Kahakai Elementary School — 10.5 mi · Grades PK–5 · 507 students
- Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School — 15.6 mi · Grades PK–8 · 732 students
About Hawaii Department of Education
Hawaii Department of Education is the public school district assigned to zip code 96740 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Serving students from Pre-K–12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 96740. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Understanding Hawaii’s Single-District System
Hawaii Department of Education is the only public school district in the state of Hawaii — every zip code statewide is served by the same district. SDF’s 1–10 ratings work by ranking a district’s reading and math proficiency against other districts in the same state; because Hawaii has no other in-state district to compare against, a rank-based score for Hawaii Department of Education is not meaningful and we do not display one. Families evaluating schools in Hawaii should look at individual school performance (listed on this page) rather than a district-level rating.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 96740
Children in zip code 96740 are assigned to Hawaii Department of Education for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 96740, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Hawaii Department of Education at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Hawaii districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Kailua Kona
For families considering a purchase in the Kailua Kona area, district assignment matters financially. Because Hawaii Department of Education serves zip code 96740, homes in and around zip code 96740 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Hawaii, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Hawaii Department of Education programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 96740.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Hawaii Department of Education before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 96740 data.