Top 10 Best Honolulu Public Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 74 public schools serving 41,150 students in Honolulu, HI (there are 47 private schools, serving 23,712 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in Honolulu, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 82%). Honolulu has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Hawaii.
The top ranked public schools in Honolulu, HI are Hokulani Elementary School, Nuuanu Elementary School and Noelani Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honolulu, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Honolulu have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).

Best Honolulu, HI Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hokulani Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Nuuanu Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Noelani Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Manoa Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
Waikiki Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #77.
fMyron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1040a Richards St, Room 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| 527 students
Rank: #88.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Kaimuki Middle School
Math: 62% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 978 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Maemae Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #1111.
Pauoa Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1212.
Koko Head Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 450 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Aina Haina Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Kahala Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Henry J Kaiser High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
511 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 394-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,180 students
Rank: #1818.
Moanalua Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Grades: PK-6
| 623 students
Rank: #1919.
Moanalua Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Grades: 7-8
| 777 students
Rank: #2020.
Hahaione Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
595 Pepeekeo St
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #2121.
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,464 students
Rank: #2222.
King Liholiho Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #2323.
Niu Valley Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 Halemaumau St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2440
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #2424.
Kalani High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Grades: 9-12
| 1,459 students
Rank: #2525.
Kamiloiki Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7788 Hawaii Kai Dr
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #2626.
Aliamanu Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3265 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4280
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #2727.
Red Hill Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1265 Ala Kula Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #2828.
Aliamanu Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3271 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 789 students
Rank: #2929.
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
| 271 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Kalihi Uka Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2411 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
615 Auwaiolimu St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4480
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #3333.
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 C Ave
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #3434.
Aliiolani Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #3535.
Makalapa Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4435 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4110
Grades: PK-6
| 619 students
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Honolulu, Hawaii 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 schools in Honolulu, HI?
How many public schools are located in Honolulu, HI?
74 public schools are located in Honolulu, HI.
What percentage of students in Honolulu, HI go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in Honolulu, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 82%).
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu, HI?
Honolulu, HI public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).

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