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Best 96816 Hawaii Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,978 students in 96816, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 96816, HI are Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School, Hokulani Elementary School and King Liholiho Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96816 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96816, HI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best 96816, HI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
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 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
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 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
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 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
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 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
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 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Anuenue School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Gr: PK-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Palolo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2106 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 96816 Hawaii

96816, Hawaii Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pohukaina School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
637 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4400
Queen Lydia Liliuokalani Elementary School (Closed 2012)
3633 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4680
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 96816, HI?
How many public preschools are located in 96816?
8 public preschools are located in 96816.
What is the racial composition of students in 96816?
96816 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

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