Best Public Schools in Zip Code 96705

Summary:

The 96705 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Eleele Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 385 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eleele Elementary School has ranked between 91st and 99th out of Hawaii's elementary schools over the past three school years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had a chronic absenteeism rate of 18.0%. Its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates, is mixed, with 54% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 51% in Mathematics, and 44% in Science. The school serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with 52.73% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending ($16,393) and low student-teacher ratio (13.2:1), its academic performance is below the state averages. Tracking the school's statewide ranking and test score trends over time could provide valuable insights into its progress and areas for improvement. As the only school serving the 96705 zip code, Eleele Elementary School plays a crucial role in the educational landscape of this community.

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				HSA Science (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eleele Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4750 Uliuli Rd	Eleele	96705	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 335-2111	367	26	14.1	51.0%	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (16.3%)	111 (30.2%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (21.5%)	110 (30.0%)	56.3	96^th of 204 public elementary schools	52.9%		59.2	91^st of 207 public elementary schools	56.0%	5	44.0	54.0	51.0	$16,393	$1,392	$15,001

Cities Near Zip Code 96705

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Eleele	0.83 mi	1	21^st
Kalaheo	4.75 mi	1	11^th
Waimea	5.52 mi	3	44^th
Koloa	8.11 mi	2	6^th
Kekaha	8.31 mi	3	50^th

See the top HI Hawaii cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.