Best Public Preschools in Waianae, HI (2025-26)

Best Waianae Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,167 students in Waianae, HI.

The top ranked public preschools in Waianae, HI are Leihoku Elementary School, Maili Elementary School and Makaha Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Waianae, HI public preschools have an score of 20% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Waianae have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Waianae, HI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Leihoku Elementary School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
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86-285 Leihoku St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100

Gr: PK-6 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

Maili Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
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87-360 Kulaaupuni St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7150

Gr: PK-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #33.

Makaha Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
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84-200 Ala Naauao Pl
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900

Gr: PK-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #44.

Nanakuli Elementary School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
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89-778 Haleakala Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5813

Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Waianae Elementary School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
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85-220 Mcarthur St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7083

Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

Nanaikapono Elementary School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
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89-153 Mano Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5800

Gr: PK-6 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #77.

Kamaile Academy Pcs

Charter School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
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85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110

Gr: PK-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Waianae, HI?

The top ranked public preschools in Waianae, HI include Leihoku Elementary School, Maili Elementary School and Makaha Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Waianae?

7 public preschools are located in Waianae.

What is the racial composition of students in Waianae?

Waianae public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Waianae are often viewed compared to one another?