For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,757 students in 96782, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in 96782, HI are Momilani Elementary School, Palisades Elementary School and Manana Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96782 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96782, HI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96782, HI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Momilani Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2306 Auhuhu St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Manana Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1147 Kumano St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Pearl City Highlands School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1419 Waimanalo Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Grades: PK-6
| 551 students
Rank: #55.
Pearl City Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1090 Waimano Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6455
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6455
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Waiau Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98-450 Hookanike St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6530
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6530
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
Lehua Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
791 Lehua Ave
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6490
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6490
Grades: PK-6
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 96782, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in 96782, HI include Momilani Elementary School, Palisades Elementary School and Manana Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 96782?
7 public preschools are located in 96782.
What is the racial composition of students in 96782?
96782 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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