For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,158 students in 96793, HI (there are 2 private schools, serving 312 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 96793, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top-ranked public schools in 96793, HI are Puu Kukui Elementary School, Wailuku Elementary School and Henry Perrine Baldwin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96793 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96793, HI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best 96793, HI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Puu Kukui Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Kehalani Mauka Parkway
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 727-3000
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 727-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Wailuku Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 S High St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5622
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5622
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Henry Perrine Baldwin High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Kaahumanu Ave
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5656
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5656
Gr: 9-12 | 1,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Waihee Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Kahekili Hwy
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5644
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5644
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Iao Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
260 S Market St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5610
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5610
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 96793, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in 96793, HI include Puu Kukui Elementary School, Wailuku Elementary School and Henry Perrine Baldwin High School.
How many public schools are located in 96793?
5 public schools are located in 96793.
What percentage of students in 96793 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 96793 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96793?
96793 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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