Schools & Families in Paia

Paia's school picture pairs a real, local PK-5 elementary school with genuinely mixed, honestly disclosed academic-performance data.

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A real, local PK-5 elementary school

Paia Elementary School (approximately 404 students) serves grades PK-5 as Paia's local public elementary school (base record).

Below-state-average cited proficiency, disclosed directly

Paia Elementary's cited 2022-2023 ELA (32%) and Math (21%) proficiency rates ran genuinely below Hawaii statewide averages, and the school was ranked in the lower half of the state's elementary schools (base record).

A real, notable strength for specific student groups

The same cited source rated Paia Elementary 5 out of 5 stars specifically for its outcomes with Pacific Islander students and English Language Learners -- a real, disclosed strength this record does not omit (base record).

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Families should confirm current, address-specific school assignment and performance data directly with the Hawaii Department of Education.

Key takeaways

Paia Elementary School serves grades PK-5 locally (~404 students).
Cited 2022-23 ELA (32%) and Math (21%) proficiency ran genuinely below Hawaii statewide averages.
Paia Elementary was rated 5/5 stars specifically for Pacific Islander students and English Language Learners.
Confirm current, address-specific school assignment and performance data directly with the state DOE.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.