Top 10 Best Public Schools in Hawaii (2024)

The top ranked public schools in Hawaii are Momilani Elementary School, Hokulani Elementary School and Nuuanu Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Kailua and Honolulu.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Hawaii is 32%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 50%.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Hawaii (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Momilani Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Rank: #22.
Hokulani Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Rank: #33.
Nuuanu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Rank: #44.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
95-1330 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Rank: #55.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Rank: #66.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Rank: #77.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Rank: #88.
Waikiki Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Rank: #99.
Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65% (Top 10%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Aikahi Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
281 Ilihau St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7944
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Rank: #1212.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 62% (Top 10%)
Reading: 76% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Maemae Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Kaelepulu Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Rank: #1717.
Mililani Mauka Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading: 71% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
95-1111 Makaikai St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-3350
Rank: #1818.
Pauoa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Rank: #1919.
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading: 69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Rank: #2020.
Koko Head Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Rank: #2121.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Rank: #2222.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading: 67% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
98-940 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7250
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Aina Haina Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading: 67% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Kahala Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Pearl City Highlands School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading: 67% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
1419 Waimanalo Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading: 69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Henry J Kaiser High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
511 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 394-1200
Rank: #2828.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading: 68% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Rank: #2929.
Moanalua Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading: 74% (Top 10%)
Grades: 7-8
1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Rank: #3030.
Laie Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading: 64% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
55-109 Kulanui St
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8965
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Hanalei Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Manana Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
1147 Kumano St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Rank: #3333.
Waialua Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
67-020 Waialua Beach Rd
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8228
Rank: #3434.
Hahaione Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading: 64% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
595 Pepeekeo St
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Rank: #3535.
Mililani High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading: 73% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
95-1200 Meheula Pkwy
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7747
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