Best Public Schools in Zip Code 96764

Summary:

The 96764 zip code has only one school, Laupahoehoe Community - PCS, an alternative public charter school serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 324 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.

Laupahoehoe Community - PCS has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 57.0% compared to the state average, as well as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are generally lower than the state averages across all grade levels, suggesting a need to focus on improving its math instruction and support for students. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.2 to 1 indicates a strong focus on individualized attention and support for students.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.49%) at Laupahoehoe Community - PCS indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may require additional resources and support to address. Overall, the data provides a detailed snapshot of the school, highlighting both areas of strength and areas that may require further attention and improvement to ensure the best possible educational outcomes for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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
Laupahoehoe Community - PCS	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy	Laupahoehoe	96764	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 962-2200	307	26	12.0	61.2%	94 (30.6%)	2 (0.7%)	75 (24.4%)	17 (5.5%)	4 (1.3%)	48 (15.6%)	67 (21.8%)								(n/a)	30.0	36.0	20.0	$10,823	$2,828	$7,995

Cities Near Zip Code 96764

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Laupahoehoe	1.06 mi	1
Paauilo	10.35 mi	1
Papaikou	15.17 mi	1	38^th
Honokaa	16.8 mi	2	26^th
Hilo	17.82 mi	16	35^th

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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.

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