For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 941 students in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kaimuki are King Liholiho Elementary School and Waialae Elementary - Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Liholiho Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI include King Liholiho Elementary School and Waialae Elementary - Pcs.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu public preschools minority enrollment is 92% 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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