The most improved public elementary schools in Hawaii are Hakipuu Academy, Royal Elementary School and Keolu Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 40
139
Avg. Improved Rank: 64
Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Hawaii (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +139
(from 242 to 103)
(from 242 to 103)
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Rank: #22.
Royal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +119
(from 192 to 73)
(from 192 to 73)
Grades: PK-5
1519 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4510
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4510
Rank: #33.
Keolu Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +117
(from 202 to 85)
(from 202 to 85)
Grades: PK-6
1416 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7818
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7818
Rank: #44.
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +101
(from 230 to 129)
(from 230 to 129)
Grades: PK-5
1618 Palama St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3370
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3370
Rank: #55.
Holualoa Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +98
(from 225 to 127)
(from 225 to 127)
Grades: PK-5
76-5957 Mamalahoa Hwy
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 322-4800
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 322-4800
Rank: #66.
Haaheo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +96
(from 225 to 129)
(from 225 to 129)
Grades: PK-6
121 Haaheo Rd
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4111
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4111
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Makakilo Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +79
(from 157 to 78)
(from 157 to 78)
Grades: PK-5
92-675 Anipeahi St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1122
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1122
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Kahakai Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +79
(from 215 to 136)
(from 215 to 136)
Grades: PK-5
76-147 Royal Poinciana Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4313
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4313
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Ewa Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +79
(from 219 to 140)
(from 219 to 140)
Grades: PK-5
91-1280 Renton Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-8202
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-8202
Rank: #1010.
Kapolei Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +75
(from 128 to 53)
(from 128 to 53)
Grades: PK-5
91-1119 Kamaaha Lp
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7000
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7000
Rank: #1111.
Kaleiopuu Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +72
(from 214 to 142)
(from 214 to 142)
Grades: PK-6
94-665 Kaaholo St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0266
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0266
Rank: #1212.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +63
(from 237 to 174)
(from 237 to 174)
Grades: PK-6
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Rank: #1313.
Keoneula Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +58
(from 117 to 59)
(from 117 to 59)
Grades: PK-5
91-970 Kaileolea Dr
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1380
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1380
Rank: #1414.
Kaneohe Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +56
(from 116 to 60)
(from 116 to 60)
Grades: PK-6
45-495 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5633
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5633
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Helemano Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +54
(from 125 to 71)
(from 125 to 71)
Grades: PK-5
1001 Ihi Ihi Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
August Ahrens Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +54
(from 141 to 87)
(from 141 to 87)
Grades: PK-6
94-1170 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0202
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0202
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +54
(from 172 to 118)
(from 172 to 118)
Grades: PK-5
2420 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7200
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7200
Rank: #1818.
Kapaa Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +53
(from 217 to 164)
(from 217 to 164)
Grades: PK-5
4886 Kawaihau Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4424
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4424
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Iliahi Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +52
(from 100 to 48)
(from 100 to 48)
Grades: PK-5
2035 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Holomua Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +52
(from 124 to 72)
(from 124 to 72)
Grades: PK-6
91-1561 Keaunui Dr
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 685-2000
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 685-2000
Rank: #2121.
Kapalama Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +51
(from 132 to 81)
(from 132 to 81)
Grades: PK-5
1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +50
(from 193 to 143)
(from 193 to 143)
Grades: PK-5
2759 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0085
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0085
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Honaunau Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +50
(from 288 to 238)
(from 288 to 238)
Grades: PK-5
83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2727
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2727
Rank: #2424.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +49
(from 122 to 73)
(from 122 to 73)
Grades: PK-8
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Rank: #2525.
Waipahu Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +48
(from 264 to 216)
(from 264 to 216)
Grades: PK-6
94-465 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0150
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0150
Rank: #2626.
Pohakea Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +47
(from 157 to 110)
(from 157 to 110)
Grades: PK-6
91-750 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1290
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1290
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lihikai Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +46
(from 183 to 137)
(from 183 to 137)
Grades: PK-5
335 S Papa Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3033
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3033
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +46
(from 256 to 210)
(from 256 to 210)
Grades: PK-5
1240 Gulick Ave
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3210
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3210
Rank: #2929.
Gustav H Webling Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +44
(from 132 to 88)
(from 132 to 88)
Grades: PK-6
99-370 Paihi St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7240
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7240
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Lanakila Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +43
(from 126 to 83)
(from 126 to 83)
Grades: PK-5
717 North Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +43
(from 139 to 96)
(from 139 to 96)
Grades: PK-6
45-259 Waikalua Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5686
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5686
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Kaimiloa Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +43
(from 193 to 150)
(from 193 to 150)
Grades: PK-6
91-1028 Kaunolu St
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1280
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1280
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kaumana Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +41
(from 153 to 112)
(from 153 to 112)
Grades: PK-6
1710 Kaumana Dr
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4190
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4190
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kailua Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +41
(from 184 to 143)
(from 184 to 143)
Grades: PK-6
315 Kuulei Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7878
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7878
Rank: #3535.
Waimalu Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +40
(from 140 to 100)
(from 140 to 100)
Grades: PK-6
98-825 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7210
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7210
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