For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,123 students in Kapolei, HI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kapolei, HI are Hookele Elementary School, Kapolei Elementary School and Makakilo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapolei, HI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kapolei have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kapolei, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hookele Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91-511 Kunehi St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 305-8500
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 305-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Kapolei Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91-1119 Kamaaha Lp
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7000
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Makakilo Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
92-675 Anipeahi St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1122
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1122
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Kapolei Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Mauka Lani Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
92-1300 Panana St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1100
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Barbers Point Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Boxer Rd
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 673-7400
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 673-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Gr: 6-10 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kapolei, HI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kapolei, HI include Hookele Elementary School, Kapolei Elementary School and Makakilo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kapolei?
7 public elementary schools are located in Kapolei.
What is the racial composition of students in Kapolei?
Kapolei public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
Which public elementary schools in Kapolei are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kapolei include: Makakilo Elementary School vs. Mauka Lani Elementary School, Mauka Lani Elementary School vs. Makakilo Elementary School, Hookele Elementary School vs. Kapolei Elementary School
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