For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,343 students in 96826, HI (there are 3 private schools, serving 2,239 private students). 40% of all K-12 students in 96826, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
The top-ranked public schools in 96826, HI are President George Washington Middle School, Ala Wai Elementary School and Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96826 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96826, HI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best 96826, HI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
President George Washington Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Ala Wai Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0070
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0070
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2759 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0085
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0085
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
King William Lunalilo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Pumehana St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0270
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0270
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 96826, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in 96826, HI include President George Washington Middle School, Ala Wai Elementary School and Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96826?
4 public schools are located in 96826.
What percentage of students in 96826 go to public school?
40% of all K-12 students in 96826 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96826?
96826 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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