For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,653 students in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI.
The top-ranked public schools in Manoa are Noelani Elementary School, Manoa Elementary School and University Laboratory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI include Noelani Elementary School, Manoa Elementary School and University Laboratory School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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