For the 2024 school year, there are 35 charter public elementary schools serving 11,912 students in Hawaii.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Hawaii are Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs, Ka'ohao Public Charter School and University Laboratory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Hawaii (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Grades: K-12
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Innovations - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Grades: K-6
| 172 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Grades: K-8
| 284 students
Rank: #77.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #88.
Hawaii Technology - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Grades: K-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #99.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Grades: K-12
| 723 students
Rank: #1010.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Grades: 6-12
| 276 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #1313.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Grades: K-12
| 519 students
Rank: #1414.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #1515.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1616.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: #1717.
Hawaii Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Grades: K-12
| 706 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Grades: K-12
| 226 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Grades: PK-10
| 266 students
Rank: #2121.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: #2222.
Malama Honua Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41-054 Ehukai St, Suite 200
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
Rank: #2323.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Rank: #2424.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
Rank: #2525.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #2626.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
Rank: #2727.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Grades: PK-8
| 464 students
Rank: #3030.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Grades: 4-12
| 120 students
Rank: #3131.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Grades: K-12
| 366 students
Rank: #3232.
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
89-195 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Grades: K-8
| 632 students
Rank: #3333.
Na Wai Ola - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #3434.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #3535.
Kamaile Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Grades: PK-12
| 926 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Hawaii?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Hawaii include Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs, Ka'ohao Public Charter School and University Laboratory School.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Hawaii?
35 charter public elementary schools are located in Hawaii.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Hawaii charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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