For the 2025 school year, there are 50 public preschools serving 19,539 students in Honolulu, HI. The top ranked public preschools in Honolulu, HI are Noelani Elementary School, Nuuanu Elementary School and Waikiki 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 56% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), 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 and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Honolulu, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #1919.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 Ala Kula Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
President Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Aliamanu Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2222.
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 C Ave
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Hahaione Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
595 Pepeekeo St
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Salt Lake Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1131 Ala Lilikoi St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 831-7870
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 831-7870
Gr: PK-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Kapalama Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Makalapa Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4435 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4110
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4110
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2828.
Lanakila Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 North Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Royal Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6922
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6922
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Moanalua Ridge
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4130
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4130
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3232.
Kalihi Uka Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2411 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Mokulele Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Aupaka St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4180
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4180
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Honolulu, Hawaii ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Waiakamilo Rd, Unit 1a
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3594
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3594
Gr: K-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 81:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Jefferson School Orthopedic Unit (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Gr: PK-5 | 6 students
3633 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4680
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4680
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
939 Hind Iuka Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2414
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2414
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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, Nuuanu Elementary School and Waikiki 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 and Hispanic).
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, Kalihi Waena Elementary School vs. Kapalama Elementary School, Makalapa Elementary School vs. Pearl Harbor Elementary School
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