Best Schools in Pahala, Hawaii
1 schools · 1 Other
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Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
Other · Hawaii Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
3.6
out of 10
Median Home
$227,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
3.6
out of 10
Median Home
$227,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Pahala
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kau High & Pahala Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 3.6/10
- Median household income
- $63,438
- Median home value
- $227,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 84%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Pahala compares
Median household income
$63k
68% of Hawaii median
About Schools in Pahala, Hawaii
Pahala, Hawaii is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 3.6 out of 10, schools in Pahala face significant challenges on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Pahala is Kau High & Pahala Elementary School with a composite score of 3.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Pahala is served by 1 school district: Hawaii Department of Education. These districts collectively serve 169,308 students.
Pahala's community shows 25% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $63,438. The poverty rate in the area is 9.1%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 520 students · Pre-K–12th | 3.6 |
Schools in Pahala
Pahala, Hawaii · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$63,438
Median Home Value
$227,200
Median Rent
$650/mo
Population
1,838
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Community Profile
Pahala has a median household income of $63,438. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $227,200, with a median rent of $650/month. The local poverty rate of 9.1% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Hawaii
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Pahala, Hawaii
How many schools are in Pahala, Hawaii?
Pahala has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Pahala, Hawaii?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Pahala is 3.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Pahala, Hawaii?
The top-ranked school in Pahala on MySchoolScout is Kau High & Pahala Elementary School with a composite score of 3.6/10.
How many school districts serve Pahala, Hawaii?
Pahala is served by 1 school district: Hawaii Department of Education.
What is the education level in Pahala, Hawaii?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Pahala have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Pahala, Hawaii?
The median household income in Pahala is approximately $63,438 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pahala, Hawaii?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Pahala is 11.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Pahala, Hawaii?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Hawaii Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.