For the 2025-26 school year, there are 194 public preschools serving 85,108 students in Hawaii Department Of Education School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Hawaii.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Hawaii Department Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (HI)
# Schools
296 Schools
194 Schools
# Students
169,308 Students
85,108 Students
# Teachers
11,727 Teachers
6,072 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hawaii Department Of Education School District, which is ranked #1 of all 1 school districts in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 1 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.80
0.80
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
21%
% Hispanic
19%
20%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
11%
11%
% Hawaiian
25%
25%
% Two or more races
20%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,148 is equal to the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,400 is equal to the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (14-15)
$3,242 MM
$3,242 MM
Spending (14-15)
$3,115 MM
$3,115 MM
Revenue / Student (14-15)
$19,148
$19,148
Spending / Student (14-15)
$18,400
$18,400
Best Hawaii Department Of Education School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
95-1330 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Momilani Elementary School
(Math: 81% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Kaelepulu Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Nuuanu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Waikiki Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Mililani Mauka Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95-1111 Makaikai St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-3350
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Gr: PK-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Hokulani Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Maemae Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
98-940 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7250
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7250
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Koko Head Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Gr: PK-6 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Ka'ohao ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Pearl City Highlands School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Gr: PK-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kainalu Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Kaiholu St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Gr: PK-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
770 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Manana Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Pauoa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
King Liholiho Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Laie Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55-109 Kulanui St
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8965
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8965
Gr: PK-6 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2828.
Kahala Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Aliiolani Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Hanalei Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Iliahi Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2035 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Aina Haina Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kamiloiki Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7788 Hawaii Kai Dr
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3535.
Mililani Waena Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95-502 Kipapa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7300
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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