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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Elementary Schools in Hawaii (2026)

The most improved public elementary schools in Hawaii are Kona Pacific - Pcs, Keolu Elementary School and King Kaumualii Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 59 178 Avg. Improved Rank: 91

Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Hawaii (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +178
(from 262 to 84)
Grades: PK-8
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Rank: #22.
Keolu Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +152
(from 254 to 102)
Grades: PK-6
1416 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7818
Rank: #33.
King Kaumualii Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +134
(from 204 to 70)
Grades: PK-5
4381 Hanamaulu Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3150
Rank: #44.
Makakilo Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +132
(from 207 to 75)
Grades: PK-5
92-675 Anipeahi St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1122
Rank: #55.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +124
(from 165 to 41)
Grades: PK-6
1265 Ala Kula Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Rank: #66.
Kapolei Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +123
(from 178 to 55)
Grades: PK-5
91-1119 Kamaaha Lp
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7000
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kaumana Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +108
(from 222 to 114)
Grades: PK-6
1710 Kaumana Dr
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4190
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kalihi Uka Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +108
(from 227 to 119)
Grades: PK-5
2411 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Rank: #99.
Lehua Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +102
(from 211 to 109)
Grades: PK-6
791 Lehua Ave
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6490
Rank: #1010.
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +99
(from 195 to 96)
Grades: PK-5
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6922
Rank: #1111.
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +97
(from 211 to 114)
Grades: PK-6
45-259 Waikalua Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5686
Rank: #1212.
Kalaheo Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +94
(from 158 to 64)
Grades: PK-5
4400 Maka Rd
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(808) 332-6801
Rank: #1313.
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +91
(from 230 to 139)
Grades: PK-5
1618 Palama St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3370
Rank: #1414.
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +90
(from 178 to 88)
Grades: PK-5
4319 Hardy St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3150
Rank: #1515.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +89
(from 99 to 10)
Grades: PK-6
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Rank: #1616.
Iliahi Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +88
(from 119 to 31)
Grades: PK-5
2035 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Rank: #1717.
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +87
(from 138 to 51)
Grades: PK-6
1 C Ave
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Rank: #1818.
Hilo Union Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +83
(from 269 to 186)
Grades: PK-6
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Waikele Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +82
(from 133 to 51)
Grades: PK-6
94-1035 Kukula St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-6100
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mauka Lani Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +82
(from 218 to 136)
Grades: PK-5
92-1300 Panana St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1100
Rank: #2121.
Kapaa Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +81
(from 245 to 164)
Grades: PK-5
4886 Kawaihau Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4424
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Alvah A Scott Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +79
(from 195 to 116)
Grades: PK-6
98-1230 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7220
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kalihi Kai Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +79
(from 248 to 169)
Grades: PK-5
626 Mcneill St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3322
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Pauoa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +76
(from 101 to 25)
Grades: PK-5
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Kahakai Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +76
(from 222 to 146)
Grades: PK-5
76-147 Royal Poinciana Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4313
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Honokaa Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +73
(from 239 to 166)
Grades: PK-6
45-534 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8820
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Honowai Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +73
(from 269 to 196)
Grades: PK-6
94-600 Honowai St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0165
Rank: #2828.
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +72
(from 224 to 152)
Grades: PK-5
1 Schofield Barracks
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 624-9500
Rank: #2929.
Waipahu Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +68
(from 271 to 203)
Grades: PK-6
94-465 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0150
Rank: #3030.
Pomaikai Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +67
(from 128 to 61)
Grades: PK-5
4650 S Kamehameha Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 876-7610
Rank: #3131.
Kapalama Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +63
(from 128 to 65)
Grades: PK-5
1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Rank: #3232.
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +62
(from 156 to 94)
Grades: PK-5
2420 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7200
Rank: #3333.
Kekaha Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +61
(from 239 to 178)
Grades: PK-5
8140 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-7655
Rank: #3434.
Anuenue School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +60
(from 259 to 199)
Grades: PK-12
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Rank: #3535.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +59
(from 265 to 206)
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
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