Top 10 Best Public Schools in Hawaii (2024-25)

The top ranked public schools in Hawaii are Momilani Elementary School, Mililani Ike Elementary School and Noelani Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Pearl City, Kailua and Honolulu.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Hawaii is 38%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 52%.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Hawaii (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Momilani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Rank: #22.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
95-1330 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Rank: #33.
Noelani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Rank: #44.
Kaelepulu Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Rank: #55.
Manoa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Maunawili Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Palisades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
2306 Auhuhu St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Rank: #88.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Koko Head Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-12
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Nuuanu Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Rank: #1212.
Waikiki Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Rank: #1313.
Mililani Mauka Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
95-1111 Makaikai St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-3350
Rank: #1414.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hokulani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Pauoa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Rank: #1717.
Moanalua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Rank: #1818.
Maemae Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Rank: #1919.
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading: 75% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading: 75% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Manana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
1147 Kumano St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Aikahi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading: 74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
281 Ilihau St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7944
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading: 74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
98-940 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7250
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Pearl City Highlands School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
1419 Waimanalo Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Rank: #2626.
Kaimuki Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading: 76% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Rank: #2727.
Kainalu Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 66% (Top 20%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
165 Kaiholu St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Aina Haina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading: 72% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Laie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
55-109 Kulanui St
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8965
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
770 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Kahala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Rank: #3232.
King Liholiho Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Aliiolani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Rank: #3535.
Waialua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 66% (Top 20%)
Reading: 71% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
67-020 Waialua Beach Rd
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8228
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