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Hawaii Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Hawaii

The average student-teacher ratio in Hawaii public preschools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 4:1 12:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1989-2025)

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Hawaii (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #22.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Maunaloa Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Rank: #55.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Kalihi Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
2471 Kula Kolea Dr
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
100 Akahele St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3955
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Haaheo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
121 Haaheo Rd
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4111
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Hanalei Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Helemano Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
1001 Ihi Ihi Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Kahaluu Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
47-280 Waihee Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3101
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Leihoku Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
86-285 Leihoku St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Makaha Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
84-200 Ala Naauao Pl
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Palolo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
2106 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4700
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
816 Niheu St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4020
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
45-259 Waikalua Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5686
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Waiahole Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
48-215 Waiahole Valley Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3111
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Aiea Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
99-370 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7200
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Aliiolani Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Heeia Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
46-202 Haiku Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5677
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Hilo Union Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Honowai Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
94-600 Honowai St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0165
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Kaala Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
130 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6366
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Kaewai Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
1929 Kamehameha Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-8
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Kamalii Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
180 Kealii Alanui
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6840
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Kapunahala Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
45-828 Anoi Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5650
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Kauluwela Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
1486 Aala St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4447
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Keaukaha Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
240 Desha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4181
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Kihei Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
250 E Lipoa St
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-6818
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