Hawaii is the #50 largest school system in the United States, serving 173,178 students across the 296 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are , serving 39,391 students). 81% of all K-12 students in Hawaii are educated in public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Hawaii is 38%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 52%.
The top ranked public schools in Hawaii are Momilani Elementary School, Mililani Ike Elementary School and Noelani Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 89% (majority Asian) and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title">Student by Ethnicity
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.]( "This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.")
(HI) School Average
Asian
26%
Hispanic
18%
Black
1%
White
11%
Hawaiian
26%
Two or more races
18%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Hawaii (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Momilani Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
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: #22.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
95-1330 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Rank: #33.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 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: #44.
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: #55.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (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: #88.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Koko Head Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 72% (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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title center">Best Hawaii Public Schools by County (2024)
Popular cities: Honolulu (75 schools), Hilo (16 schools), Kailua (13 schools), Ewa Beach (12 schools), Kaneohe (12 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hawaii?
The top ranked public schools in Hawaii include Momilani Elementary School, Mililani Ike Elementary School and Noelani Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hawaii?
296 public schools are located in Hawaii.
What percentage of students in Hawaii go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Hawaii are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Minority enrollment in Hawaii is 89% (majority Asian)
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