For the 2024-25 school year, there are 50 public preschools serving 19,344 students in Honolulu, HI. The top ranked public preschools in Honolulu, HI are Noelani Elementary School, Manoa Elementary School and Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honolulu, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Honolulu have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Preschools in Honolulu, HI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #1818.
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
Rank: #1919.
President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 Auwaiolimu St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4480
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4480
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Aliamanu Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3265 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4280
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4280
Grades: PK-6
| 638 students
Rank: #2222.
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 C Ave
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Grades: PK-6
| 355 students
Rank: #2323.
Makalapa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4435 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4110
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4110
Grades: PK-6
| 555 students
Rank: #2424.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Salt Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1131 Ala Lilikoi St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 831-7870
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 831-7870
Grades: PK-6
| 664 students
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Moanalua Ridge
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4130
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4130
Grades: PK-6
| 420 students
Rank: #3131.
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6922
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6922
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #3232.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1618 Palama St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3370
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3370
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1141 Kinau St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 587-4414
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 587-4414
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Mokulele Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Aupaka St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4180
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4180
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
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Honolulu, Hawaii 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 preschools in Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in Honolulu, HI include Noelani Elementary School, Manoa Elementary School and Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School. Honolulu has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Hawaii.
How many public preschools are located in Honolulu?
50 public preschools are located in Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu?
Honolulu public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian).
Which public preschools in Honolulu are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Honolulu include: President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Waikiki Elementary School, Makalapa Elementary School vs. Pearl Harbor Elementary School, Salt Lake Elementary School vs. Aliamanu Elementary School
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