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Best Public Elementary Schools in Honolulu County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Honolulu County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 153 public elementary schools serving 73,275 students in Honolulu County, HI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Honolulu County, HI are Mililani Ike Elementary School, Momilani Elementary School and Kaelepulu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honolulu County, HI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Honolulu County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public elementary school average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Honolulu County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
95-1330 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Momilani Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Kaelepulu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Mililani Mauka Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
95-1111 Makaikai St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2306 Auhuhu St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
98-940 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7250
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Pearl City Highlands School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1419 Waimanalo Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kainalu Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
165 Kaiholu St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Gr: PK-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
770 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Manana Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1147 Kumano St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Gr: PK-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
Laie Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55-109 Kulanui St
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8965
Gr: PK-6 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
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: #30 - 3230. - 32.
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: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Iliahi Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2035 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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: #3535.
Mililani Waena Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
95-502 Kipapa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Honolulu County, HI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Honolulu County, HI include Mililani Ike Elementary School, Momilani Elementary School and Kaelepulu Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Honolulu County?
153 public elementary schools are located in Honolulu County.
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu County?
Honolulu County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Honolulu County are often viewed compared to one another?

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