The top ranked public schools in Hawaii are Mililani Ike Elementary School, Momilani Elementary School and Kaelepulu Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Pearl City, 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 39%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 52%.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Hawaii (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
95-1330 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Rank: #22.
Momilani Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Kaelepulu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Nuuanu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Rank: #66.
Waikiki Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Rank: #77.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Rank: #88.
Mililani Mauka Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
95-1111 Makaikai St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-3350
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-3350
Rank: #99.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
2306 Auhuhu St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Rank: #1212.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Rank: #1313.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-12
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Rank: #1414.
Hokulani Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Rank: #1515.
Maemae Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Rank: #1616.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
98-940 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7250
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7250
Rank: #1717.
Koko Head Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Rank: #1818.
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading: 75% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Rank: #1919.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Rank: #2020.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 76% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Rank: #2121.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Rank: #2222.
Pearl City Highlands School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
1419 Waimanalo Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 64% (Top 20%)
Reading: 75% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Kainalu Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 68% (Top 20%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
165 Kaiholu St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
770 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Manana Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
1147 Kumano St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Pauoa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Rank: #2828.
King Liholiho Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Rank: #2929.
Laie Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading: 69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
55-109 Kulanui St
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8965
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8965
Rank: #3030.
Kahala Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Aliiolani Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Hanalei Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Iliahi Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
2035 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Aina Haina Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
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