For the 2025 school year, there are 76 public schools serving 39,175 students in Honolulu, HI (there are , serving 24,130 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Honolulu, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%). Honolulu has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Hawaii.
The top ranked public schools in Honolulu, HI are Noelani Elementary School, Nuuanu Elementary School and Waikiki Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honolulu, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Honolulu have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Honolulu, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nuuanu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Waikiki Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Gr: PK-6 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Hokulani Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Maemae Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Koko Head Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Gr: PK-6 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Gr: PK-6 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Pauoa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
King Liholiho Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Kahala Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Aliiolani Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Aina Haina Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kamiloiki Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7788 Hawaii Kai Dr
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 Ala Kula Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
Moanalua Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Gr: 7-8 | 788 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2323.
President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 Auwaiolimu St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4480
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4480
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Aliamanu Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3265 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4280
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4280
Gr: PK-6 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
Niu Valley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Halemaumau St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2440
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2440
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 C Ave
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2727.
Kalani High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Gr: 9-12 | 1,375 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Hahaione Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
595 Pepeekeo St
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Salt Lake Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1131 Ala Lilikoi St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 831-7870
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 831-7870
Gr: PK-6 | 659 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Kapalama Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Makalapa Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4435 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4110
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4110
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3232.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Lanakila Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 North Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Gr: K-12 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3535.
Aliamanu Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3271 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 777 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Honolulu, Hawaii Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Waiakamilo Rd, Unit 1a
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3594
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3594
Gr: K-12 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 81:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Jefferson School Orthopedic Unit (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Gr: PK-5 | 6 students
3633 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4680
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4680
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
939 Hind Iuka Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2414
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2414
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked public schools in Honolulu, HI include Noelani Elementary School, Nuuanu Elementary School and Waikiki Elementary School. Honolulu has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Hawaii.
How many public schools are located in Honolulu?
76 public schools are located in Honolulu.
What percentage of students in Honolulu go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Honolulu are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu?
Honolulu public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
Which public schools in Honolulu are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Honolulu include: Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School vs. King David Kalakaua Middle School, King David Kalakaua Middle School vs. Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School, Henry J Kaiser High School vs. Kalani High School
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