For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,167 students in 96792, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in 96792, HI are Leihoku Elementary School, Maili Elementary School and Nanakuli Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96792 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96792, HI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96792, HI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leihoku Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
86-285 Leihoku St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 787 students
Rank: #22.
Maili Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
87-360 Kulaaupuni St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7150
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7150
Grades: PK-6
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Nanakuli Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89-778 Haleakala Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5813
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5813
Grades: PK-6
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Makaha Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
84-200 Ala Naauao Pl
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Nanaikapono Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
89-153 Mano Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5800
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 690 students
Rank: #66.
Waianae Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-220 Mcarthur St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7083
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7083
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Grades: PK-12
| 901 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 96792, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in 96792, HI include Leihoku Elementary School, Maili Elementary School and Nanakuli Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 96792?
7 public preschools are located in 96792.
What is the racial composition of students in 96792?
96792 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% 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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