For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,654 students in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI.
The top ranked public schools in Kalihi Palama are Kapalama Elementary School, Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School and Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kapalama Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1618 Palama St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3370
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3370
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1564 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,072 students
Rank: #44.
Kalihi Kai Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
626 Mcneill St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3322
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3322
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #55.
King David Kalakaua Middle School
(Math: 33% | 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: #66.
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
(Math: 32% | 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: #77.
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
(Math: 28% | 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: #88.
Kauluwela Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1486 Aala St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4447
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4447
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #99.
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
783 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3160
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3160
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #1010.
Puuhale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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: 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 the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI include Kapalama Elementary School, Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School and Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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