Best 96817 Hawaii Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,295 students in 96817, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in 96817, HI are Nuuanu Elementary School, Maemae Elementary School and Kapalama Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96817 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96817, HI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best 96817, HI Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nuuanu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Maemae Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Kapalama Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Lanakila Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
717 North Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1618 Palama St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3370
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Kalihi Kai Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
626 Mcneill St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3322
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Kauluwela Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1486 Aala St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4447
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
783 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3160
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 96817 Hawaii

96817, Hawaii Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Waiakamilo Rd, Unit 1a
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3594
Gr: K-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 81:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 96817, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in 96817, HI include Nuuanu Elementary School, Maemae Elementary School and Kapalama Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 96817?
8 public preschools are located in 96817.
What is the racial composition of students in 96817?
96817 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

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