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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Hawaii Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 15,561 students in Hawaii.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Hawaii are Mililani Ike Elementary School, Momilani Elementary School and Kaelepulu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Hawaii (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
95-1330 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Momilani Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Kaelepulu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Nuuanu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Waikiki Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2306 Auhuhu St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Gr: PK-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Hokulani Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Maemae Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Koko Head Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Pauoa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
King Liholiho Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Laie Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55-109 Kulanui St
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8965
Gr: PK-6 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Kahala Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Aliiolani Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Aina Haina Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1265 Ala Kula Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Waialua Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
67-020 Waialua Beach Rd
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8228
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
Mililani Uka Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
94-380 Kuahelani Ave
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7303
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Hahaione Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
595 Pepeekeo St
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2626.
Kapalama Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Lanakila Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
717 North Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Helemano Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Ihi Ihi Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Royal Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1519 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4510
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Haleiwa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
66-505 Haleiwa Rd
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 637-8237
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Kalihi Uka Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2411 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3232.
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
49 Funchal St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Ewa Beach Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
91-740 Papipi Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1271
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3434.
Holualoa Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
76-5957 Mamalahoa Hwy
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 322-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Ala Wai Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
503 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0070
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Hawaii?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Hawaii include Mililani Ike Elementary School, Momilani Elementary School and Kaelepulu Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Hawaii?
38 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Hawaii.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Hawaii blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

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