For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 734 students in Waimanalo, HI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waimanalo, HI are Malama Honua Charter School, Blanche Pope Elementary School and Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waimanalo, HI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waimanalo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Waimanalo, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malama Honua Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41-054 Ehukai St, Suite 200
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Blanche Pope Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41-133 Huli St
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0450
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0450
Gr: PK-6 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waimanalo, HI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waimanalo, HI include Malama Honua Charter School, Blanche Pope Elementary School and Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waimanalo?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waimanalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waimanalo?
Waimanalo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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