The average student:teacher ratio in Hawaii public preschools is approximately 14:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1
12:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Public Preschools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Hawaii (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #22.
Na Wai Ola - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kilohana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Maunaloa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Rank: #55.
Niihau High & Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Keolu Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
1416 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7818
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7818
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Linapuni Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-1
1434 Linapuni St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-11
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Hanalei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Helemano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
1001 Ihi Ihi Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Hokulani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Kalihi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
2471 Kula Kolea Dr
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Kamalani Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-8
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Makaha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
84-200 Ala Naauao Pl
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-9
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
783 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3160
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3160
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Waiahole Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
48-215 Waiahole Valley Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3111
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3111
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-8
41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Blanche Pope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
41-133 Huli St
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0450
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0450
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Hilo Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Kaala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
130 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6366
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6366
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Kahaluu Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
47-280 Waihee Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3101
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3101
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Kapunahala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
45-828 Anoi Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5650
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5650
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-8
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-8
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Lehua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
791 Lehua Ave
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6490
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6490
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Leihoku Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
86-285 Leihoku St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Mokulele Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
250 Aupaka St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4180
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4180
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
1 Moanalua Ridge
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4130
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4130
Rank: #19 - 4119. - 41.
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-8
27-330 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
Papaikou, HI 96781
(808) 964-9700
Papaikou, HI 96781
(808) 964-9700
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