For the 2024-25 school year, there are 186 public schools serving 112,849 students in Honolulu County, HI (there are 91 private schools, serving 32,141 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Honolulu County, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public schools in Honolulu County, HI are Momilani Elementary School, Mililani Ike Elementary School and Noelani Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honolulu County, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Honolulu County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Honolulu County (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.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
95-1330 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| 523 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Mililani Mauka Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95-1111 Makaikai St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-3350
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #1414.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
Moanalua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Grades: PK-6
| 671 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Grades: PK-6
| 533 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Manana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1147 Kumano St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Aikahi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
281 Ilihau St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7944
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7944
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
98-940 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7250
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7250
Grades: PK-6
| 433 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Pearl City Highlands School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1419 Waimanalo Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #2525.
Kaimuki Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #2626.
Kainalu Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Kaiholu St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
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: #27 - 2827. - 28.
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: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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: #3131.
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: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Grades: PK-6
| 392 students
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Kamiloiki Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7788 Hawaii Kai Dr
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
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Honolulu County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Waiakamilo Rd, Unit 1a
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3594
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3594
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Jefferson School Orthopedic Unit (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Grades: PK-5
| 6 students
Pohukaina School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
637 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4400
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3633 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4680
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4680
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
939 Hind Iuka Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2414
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2414
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Honolulu County, HI?
The top ranked public schools in Honolulu County, HI include Momilani Elementary School, Mililani Ike Elementary School and Noelani Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Honolulu County?
186 public schools are located in Honolulu County.
What percentage of students in Honolulu County go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Honolulu County are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu County?
Honolulu County public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
Which public schools in Honolulu County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Honolulu County include: Ewa Makai Middle School vs. Ilima Intermediate School, Ilima Intermediate School vs. Ewa Makai Middle School, Kailua High School vs. Kalaheo High School
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