For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 882 students in the neighborhood of Waialae Kahala, Honolulu, HI.
The top ranked public schools in Waialae Kahala are Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School and Kahala Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Waialae Kahala, Honolulu, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Waialae Kahala, Honolulu, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Kahala Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Waialae Kahala, Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Waialae Kahala, Honolulu, HI include Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School and Kahala Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Waialae Kahala, Honolulu?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Waialae Kahala, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Waialae Kahala, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Waialae Kahala, Honolulu public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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