Top 10 Best Honolulu County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public charter schools serving 6,234 students in Honolulu County, HI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Honolulu County, HI 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.
Honolulu County, HI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Honolulu County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public charter school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Honolulu County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Grades: K-12
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Grades: K-8
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #66.
Hawaii Technology - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Grades: K-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #77.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #88.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: #99.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #1010.
Malama Honua Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
41-054 Ehukai St, Suite 200
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
Rank: #1111.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #1212.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Rank: #1313.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Grades: 4-12
| 120 students
Rank: #1414.
Kapolei Charter School By Goodwill Hawaii
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2140 Lauwiliwili St
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #1515.
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
89-195 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Grades: K-8
| 632 students
Rank: #1616.
Kamaile Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Grades: PK-12
| 926 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Honolulu County, HI

Honolulu County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Waiakamilo Rd, Unit 1a
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3594
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Grades: PK-5
| 6 students
1040a Richards St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pohukaina School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
637 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3633 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4680
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
939 Hind Iuka Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2414
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Honolulu County, HI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Honolulu County, HI include Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs, Ka'ohao Public Charter School and University Laboratory School.
How many public charter schools are located in Honolulu County, HI?
16 public charter schools are located in Honolulu County, HI.
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu County, HI?
Honolulu County, HI public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public charter schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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