Top 10 Best Honolulu Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 50 public preschools serving 19,704 students in Honolulu, HI. The top ranked public preschools in Honolulu, HI are Hokulani Elementary School, Nuuanu Elementary School and Noelani Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honolulu, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Honolulu have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian).

Best Public Preschools in Honolulu, HI (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hokulani Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Nuuanu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #66.
Waikiki Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #77.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #88.
Maemae Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #99.
Pauoa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1010.
Koko Head Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Aina Haina Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kahala Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1313.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Grades: PK-6
| 554 students
Rank: #1414.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Grades: PK-6
| 644 students
Rank: #1515.
Hahaione Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
595 Pepeekeo St
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #1616.
King Liholiho Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1717.
Kamiloiki Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7788 Hawaii Kai Dr
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1818.
Aliamanu Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3265 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4280
Grades: PK-6
| 634 students
Rank: #1919.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1265 Ala Kula Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Kalihi Uka Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2411 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
615 Auwaiolimu St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4480
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #2323.
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 C Ave
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Grades: PK-6
| 347 students
Rank: #2424.
Aliiolani Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #2525.
Makalapa Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4435 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4110
Grades: PK-6
| 590 students
Rank: #2626.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2727.
Salt Lake Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1131 Ala Lilikoi St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 831-7870
Grades: PK-6
| 673 students
Rank: #2828.
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6922
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #2929.
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Moanalua Ridge
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4130
Grades: PK-6
| 464 students
Rank: #3030.
Mokulele Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Aupaka St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4180
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
Rank: #3131.
Lanakila Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
717 North Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #3232.
Kapalama Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #3333.
Kalihi Kai Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
626 Mcneill St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3322
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #3434.
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1141 Kinau St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 587-4414
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #3535.
King William Lunalilo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Pumehana St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0270
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
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Honolulu, Hawaii Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Waiakamilo Rd, Unit 1a
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3594
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Grades: PK-5
| 6 students
1040a Richards St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pohukaina School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
637 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3633 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4680
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
939 Hind Iuka Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2414
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in Honolulu, HI include Hokulani Elementary School, Nuuanu Elementary School and Noelani Elementary School. Honolulu has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Hawaii.
How many public preschools are located in Honolulu, HI?
50 public preschools are located in Honolulu, HI.
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu, HI?
Honolulu, HI public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian).

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