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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in Hawaii (2026)

Public schools in Hawaii achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 52% (2026).
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Hawaii is Momilani Elementary School, with 84%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 72% 84% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 76%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in Hawaii (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Momilani Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: PK-6
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kaelepulu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-6
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Nuuanu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: PK-5
95-1330 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: PK-5
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Moanalua High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 9-12
2825 Ala Ilima St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Waikiki Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: PK-5
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Rank: #88.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: PK-5
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 79%
Grades: PK-6
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 79%
Grades: PK-6
2306 Auhuhu St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: PK-6
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: PK-5
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Rank: #1313.
Koko Head Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mililani Mauka Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: PK-5
95-1111 Makaikai St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-3350
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: PK-6
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 6-8
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Kalani High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 9-12
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: PK-6
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: PK-6
278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Aikahi Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: PK-6
281 Ilihau St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7944
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 6-8
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: PK-6
98-940 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7250
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mililani High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
RLA Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 9-12
95-1200 Meheula Pkwy
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7747
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Moanalua Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 7-8
1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-8
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-6
770 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Hokulani Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-6
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Kahala Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Kalaheo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 9-12
730 Iliaina St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Manana Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-6
1147 Kumano St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Pauoa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Aina Haina Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: PK-5
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Kailua Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 7-8
145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Kainalu Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: PK-6
165 Kaiholu St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hawaii average public schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Hawaii average public schools reading/language arts proficiency is 52%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Hawaii?
The best top-ranked public schools in Hawaii include Momilani Elementary School, Kaelepulu Elementary School and Nuuanu Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Hawaii?
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Hawaii is Moanalua High School, with a value of 81%. The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency is Momilani Elementary School, with a value of 84%.

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