For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,087 students in 96818, HI (there are 5 private schools, serving 996 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 96818, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public schools in 96818, HI are Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School, Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School and Aliamanu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96818 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96818, HI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best 96818, HI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Grades: PK-6
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Grades: PK-6
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Aliamanu Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3265 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4280
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4280
Grades: PK-6
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 C Ave
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Makalapa Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4435 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4110
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4110
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #66.
Salt Lake Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1131 Ala Lilikoi St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 831-7870
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 831-7870
Grades: PK-6
| 659 students
Rank: #77.
Aliamanu Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3271 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 777 students
Rank: #88.
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Moanalua Ridge
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4130
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4130
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #99.
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4361 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #1010.
Mokulele Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Aupaka St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4180
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4180
Grades: PK-6
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96818, HI?
The top ranked public schools in 96818, HI include Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School, Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School and Aliamanu Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96818?
10 public schools are located in 96818.
What percentage of students in 96818 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 96818 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96818?
96818 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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