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Best Public Schools in Honolulu, HI (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Honolulu Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 38,626 students in Honolulu, HI (there are 48 private schools, serving 23,862 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Honolulu, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%). Honolulu has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Hawaii.
The top-ranked public schools in Honolulu, HI are Noelani Elementary School, Nuuanu Elementary School and Waikiki Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honolulu, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Honolulu have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).

Best Public Schools in Honolulu, HI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nuuanu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Waikiki Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Gr: PK-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Gr: K-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Hokulani Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Maemae Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Koko Head Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Gr: PK-6 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Gr: PK-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Pauoa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
King Liholiho Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Kahala Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Aliiolani Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Gr: PK-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Aina Haina Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kamiloiki Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7788 Hawaii Kai Dr
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1265 Ala Kula Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
Moanalua Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Gr: 7-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2323.
President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 Auwaiolimu St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4480
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Aliamanu Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3265 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4280
Gr: PK-6 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2525.
Niu Valley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 Halemaumau St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2440
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 C Ave
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2727.
Kalani High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Gr: 9-12 | 1,455 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Hahaione Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
595 Pepeekeo St
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2929.
Salt Lake Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1131 Ala Lilikoi St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 831-7870
Gr: PK-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Kapalama Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Makalapa Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4435 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4110
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3333.
Lanakila Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
717 North Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3535.
Aliamanu Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3271 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Honolulu, HI?
How many public schools are located in Honolulu?
75 public schools are located in Honolulu.
What percentage of students in Honolulu go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Honolulu are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu?
Honolulu public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
Which public schools in Honolulu are often viewed compared to one another?

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