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Best Honolulu Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,059 students in Honolulu, HI. The top-ranked public charter schools in Honolulu, HI are Waialae Elementary - Pcs, University Laboratory School and School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honolulu, HI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Honolulu have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Honolulu, HI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Honolulu, HI?
How many public charter schools are located in Honolulu?
7 public charter schools are located in Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu?
Honolulu public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Honolulu are often viewed compared to one another?

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