Best Captain Cook Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 246 students in Captain Cook, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Captain Cook, HI are Hookena Elementary School and Honaunau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Captain Cook, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Captain Cook have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Captain Cook, HI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hookena Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
86-4355 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Honaunau Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2727
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Captain Cook, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Captain Cook, HI include Hookena Elementary School and Honaunau Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Captain Cook?
2 public preschools are located in Captain Cook.
What is the racial composition of students in Captain Cook?
Captain Cook public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Captain Cook are often viewed compared to one another?

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