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Top Hawaii Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 37% of public school students in Hawaii are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii is Honaunau Elementary School, with 91% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 64% 91% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%

Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Hawaii (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Honaunau Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2727
Rank: #22.
Palolo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-5
2106 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4700
Rank: #33.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #44.
Linapuni Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-1
1434 Linapuni St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Rank: #55.
Waianae Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-6
85-220 Mcarthur St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7083
Rank: #66.
Kauluwela Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-5
1486 Aala St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4447
Rank: #77.
Pahoa Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-6
15-3030 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2141
Rank: #88.
Kaewai Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-5
1929 Kamehameha Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Rank: #99.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-6
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Rank: #1010.
Naalehu Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-6
95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 939-2413
Rank: #1111.
Nanaikapono Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: PK-6
89-153 Mano Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5800
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 6-8
1302 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Puuhale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-5
345 Puuhale Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3190
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
William P Jarrett Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 6-8
1903 Palolo Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4888
Rank: #1515.
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-5
783 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3160
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-12
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Makaha Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-6
84-200 Ala Naauao Pl
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Maunaloa Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-6
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Molokai Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: 7-8
2175 Lihipali Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Niihau High & Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-12
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: 7-12
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-8
41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Kalihi Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-5
2471 Kula Kolea Dr
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-5
18-1235 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2300
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Nanakuli Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-6
89-778 Haleakala Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5813
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-6
27-330 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
Papaikou, HI 96781
(808) 313-5200
Rank: #2727.
Aiea Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-6
99-370 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7200
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: PK-6
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Keonepoko Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: PK-6
15-890 Kahakai Blvd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2131
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: 6-8
1803 Kam Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Hilo Union Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: PK-6
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Leihoku Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: PK-6
86-285 Leihoku St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Hauula Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-6
54-046 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 293-8925
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Keaau High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: 9-12
16-725 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Keaau Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: 6-8
15-565 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hawaii average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Hawaii average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 37%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii?
The best top-ranked public schools in Hawaii include Honaunau Elementary School, Palolo Elementary School and Kamaile Academy Pcs.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii is Kamaile Academy Pcs, with a value of 86%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Honaunau Elementary School, with a value of 91%.

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