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Best 96819 Hawaii Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,625 students in 96819, HI (there are 4 private schools, serving 482 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 96819, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
The top-ranked public schools in 96819, HI are Moanalua Elementary School, Major General William R Shafter Elementary School and Red Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96819 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96819, HI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).

Best 96819, HI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Gr: PK-6 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Gr: PK-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Moanalua Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Gr: 7-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Moanalua High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2825 Ala Ilima St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
King David Kalakaua Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
821 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #88.
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1240 Gulick Ave
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3210
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #99.
Kalihi Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2471 Kula Kolea Dr
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 Middle St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1111.
Kaewai Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1929 Kamehameha Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1212.
Puuhale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Puuhale Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1313.
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1803 Kam Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kulia Academy
Charter School
2340 Omilo Lane
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 551-1413
Gr: 6 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Linapuni Elementary School
1434 Linapuni St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Gr: PK-1 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 96819, HI?
How many public schools are located in 96819?
15 public schools are located in 96819.
What percentage of students in 96819 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 96819 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96819?
96819 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).

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