For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 15,637 students in Hawaii.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Hawaii are Momilani Elementary School, Noelani Elementary School and Kaelepulu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Hawaii (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Momilani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Grades: PK-6
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Noelani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Kaelepulu Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
Rank: #44.
Manoa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Maunawili Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Palisades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2306 Auhuhu St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Koko Head Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Nuuanu Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1010.
Waikiki Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hokulani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pauoa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1313.
Maemae Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1414.
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Aina Haina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Laie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55-109 Kulanui St
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8965
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8965
Grades: PK-6
| 662 students
Rank: #1717.
Kahala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #1818.
King Liholiho Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1919.
Aliiolani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #2020.
Waialua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67-020 Waialua Beach Rd
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8228
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8228
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Rank: #2121.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #2222.
Red Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 Ala Kula Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Grades: PK-6
| 438 students
Rank: #2323.
Mililani Uka Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
94-380 Kuahelani Ave
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7303
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7303
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #2424.
Hahaione Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
595 Pepeekeo St
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #2525.
Helemano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Ihi Ihi Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #2626.
Royal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1519 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4510
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4510
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #2727.
Kapalama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #2828.
Lanakila Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 North Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #2929.
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
49 Funchal St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Haleiwa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
66-505 Haleiwa Rd
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 637-8237
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 637-8237
Grades: PK-6
| 228 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Kalihi Uka Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2411 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #3232.
Ewa Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91-740 Papipi Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1271
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1271
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #3333.
Holualoa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76-5957 Mamalahoa Hwy
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 322-4800
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 322-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Ala Wai Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0070
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0070
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
King William Lunalilo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Pumehana St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0270
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0270
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Hawaii?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Hawaii include Momilani Elementary School, Noelani Elementary School and Kaelepulu Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Hawaii?
37 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Hawaii.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Hawaii blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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