Best 96744 Hawaii Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,660 students in 96744, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in 96744, HI are Kapunahala Elementary School, Kaneohe Elementary School and Ahuimanu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96744 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96744, HI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best 96744, HI Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kapunahala Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45-828 Anoi Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5650
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kaneohe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45-495 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5633
Gr: PK-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Ahuimanu Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
47-470 Hui Aeko Pl
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3125
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45-259 Waikalua Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5686
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Heeia Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
46-202 Haiku Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5677
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Waiahole Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
48-215 Waiahole Valley Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3111
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Puohala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
45-233 Kulauli St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5660
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Kahaluu Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
47-280 Waihee Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3101
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 96744, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in 96744, HI include Kapunahala Elementary School, Kaneohe Elementary School and Ahuimanu Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 96744?
9 public preschools are located in 96744.
What is the racial composition of students in 96744?
96744 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

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