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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hawaii (2026)

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hawaii are Mililani Ike Elementary School, Momilani Elementary School and Kaelepulu Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top-ranked public elementary schools are Pearl City, Kailua and Honolulu.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Hawaii is 39%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 52%.

Top-Ranked Public Elementary Schools in Hawaii (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
95-1330 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Rank: #22.
Momilani Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Kaelepulu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Nuuanu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Rank: #66.
Waikiki Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Rank: #77.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Rank: #88.
Mililani Mauka Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
95-1111 Makaikai St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-3350
Rank: #99.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
2306 Auhuhu St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Rank: #1212.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Rank: #1313.
Hokulani Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Rank: #1414.
Maemae Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Rank: #1515.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
98-940 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7250
Rank: #1616.
Koko Head Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Rank: #1717.
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading: 75% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Rank: #1818.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Rank: #1919.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 76% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Rank: #2020.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Rank: #2121.
Pearl City Highlands School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
1419 Waimanalo Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 64% (Top 20%)
Reading: 75% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kainalu Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 68% (Top 20%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
165 Kaiholu St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
770 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Manana Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
1147 Kumano St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Pauoa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Rank: #2727.
King Liholiho Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Rank: #2828.
Laie Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading: 69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
55-109 Kulanui St
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8965
Rank: #2929.
Kahala Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Aliiolani Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Hanalei Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Iliahi Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
2035 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Aina Haina Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Kamiloiki Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
7788 Hawaii Kai Dr
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
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