For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 882 students in the neighborhood of Waialae Kahala, Honolulu, HI.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Waialae Kahala, Honolulu, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Waialae Kahala, Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Waialae Kahala, Honolulu, HI include Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School and Kahala Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Waialae Kahala, Honolulu?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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