Top 10 Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Hawaii (2024)

A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 22 112 Avg. Improved Rank: 44

Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Hawaii (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +112
(from 241 to 129)
Grades: PK-6
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Rank: #22.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +111
(from 259 to 148)
Grades: PK-12
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Rank: #33.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +104
(from 161 to 57)
Grades: K-6
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +69
(from 191 to 122)
Grades: K-8
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hookena Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +69
(from 271 to 202)
Grades: PK-5
86-4355 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2710
Rank: #66.
Hauula Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +61
(from 239 to 178)
Grades: PK-6
54-046 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 293-8925
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +60
(from 81 to 21)
Grades: K-12
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kalaheo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +60
(from 132 to 72)
Grades: PK-5
4400 Maka Rd
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(808) 332-6801
Rank: #99.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +55
(from 182 to 127)
Grades: K-12
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Rank: #1010.
King Kaumualii Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +50
(from 117 to 67)
Grades: PK-5
4381 Hanamaulu Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3150
Rank: #1111.
President George Washington Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +49
(from 197 to 148)
Grades: 6-8
1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Rank: #1212.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +46
(from 254 to 208)
Grades: PK-12
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Rank: #1313.
Kilauea Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +42
(from 135 to 93)
Grades: PK-6
2440 Kolo Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-1212
Rank: #1414.
Kohala Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +41
(from 219 to 178)
Grades: PK-5
54-3609 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7100
Rank: #1515.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +40
(from 260 to 220)
Grades: K-12
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Alvah A Scott Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +38
(from 185 to 147)
Grades: PK-6
98-1230 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7220
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lahaina Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +38
(from 238 to 200)
Grades: 6-8
871 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Sunset Beach Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +37
(from 86 to 49)
Grades: PK-6
59-360 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 638-8777
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +37
(from 155 to 118)
Grades: PK-6
1 Moanalua Ridge
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4130
Rank: #2020.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +36
(from 288 to 252)
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #2121.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +35
(from 125 to 90)
Grades: K-12
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Rank: #2222.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +32
(from 60 to 28)
Grades: PK-6
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Rank: #2323.
Ahuimanu Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +29
(from 115 to 86)
Grades: PK-6
47-470 Hui Aeko Pl
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3125
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +28
(from 37 to 9)
Grades: K-12
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Paia Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +28
(from 253 to 225)
Grades: PK-5
955 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-2100
Rank: #2626.
Hana High & Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +27
(from 264 to 237)
Grades: PK-12
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Rank: #2727.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +26
(from 256 to 230)
Grades: PK-12
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +25
(from 38 to 13)
Grades: 6-8
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Iao Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +25
(from 226 to 201)
Grades: 6-8
260 S Market St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5610
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Maunaloa Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +25
(from 277 to 252)
Grades: PK-6
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +24
(from 39 to 15)
Grades: PK-6
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +24
(from 217 to 193)
Grades: PK-8
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Aina Haina Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +23
(from 46 to 23)
Grades: PK-5
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +23
(from 243 to 220)
Grades: PK-9
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +22
(from 74 to 52)
Grades: PK-6
1265 Ala Kula Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
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