For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,653 students in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Grades: K-12
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI include Noelani Elementary School, Manoa Elementary School and University Laboratory School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu?
4 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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