For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,566 students in 96819, HI (there are 4 private schools, serving 474 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 96819, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public schools in 96819, HI are Moanalua Elementary School, Major General William R Shafter Elementary School and Moanalua Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96819 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96819, HI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best 96819, HI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Grades: PK-6
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Moanalua Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Grades: 7-8
| 788 students
Rank: #44.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 Ala Kula Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Moanalua High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2825 Ala Ilima St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Grades: 9-12
| 1,933 students
Rank: #66.
Kalihi Uka Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2411 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #77.
King David Kalakaua Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
821 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #88.
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Gulick Ave
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3210
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3210
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #99.
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Middle St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3040
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
Kalihi Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2471 Kula Kolea Dr
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #1111.
Puuhale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 Puuhale Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3190
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3190
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #1212.
Kaewai Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1929 Kamehameha Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #1313.
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1803 Kam Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kulia Academy
Charter School
2340 Omilo Lane
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 551-1413
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 551-1413
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1434 Linapuni St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Grades: PK-1
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96819, HI?
The top ranked public schools in 96819, HI include Moanalua Elementary School, Major General William R Shafter Elementary School and Moanalua Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 96819?
15 public schools are located in 96819.
What percentage of students in 96819 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 96819 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96819?
96819 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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