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Best 96816 Hawaii Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,895 students in 96816, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 96816, HI are Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School, Hokulani Elementary School and King Liholiho Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96816 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96816, HI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best 96816, HI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Anuenue School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Palolo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2106 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 96816, HI?
How many public preschools are located in 96816?
8 public preschools are located in 96816.
What is the racial composition of students in 96816?
96816 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

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