For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 974 students in 96815, HI (there are 1 private school, serving 134 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 96815, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public schools in 96815, HI are Waikiki Elementary School, President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96815 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96815, HI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best 96815, HI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waikiki Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6922
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6922
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
96815, Hawaii Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson School Orthopedic Unit (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Grades: PK-5
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96815, HI?
The top ranked public schools in 96815, HI include Waikiki Elementary School, President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind.
How many public schools are located in 96815?
3 public schools are located in 96815.
What percentage of students in 96815 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 96815 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96815?
96815 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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