Best Downtown Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,201 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown are Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, Royal Elementary School and Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Royal Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1519 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4510
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI include Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, Royal Elementary School and Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).

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