The average student-teacher ratio in Hawaii public schools is approximately 14:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
12:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Hawaii (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Olomana School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Rank: #22.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education 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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Na Wai Ola - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 5-12
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-10
901 Piilani Hwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Maunaloa Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-12
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Kalihi Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
2471 Kula Kolea Dr
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-12
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Keolu Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%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: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Makaha Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
84-200 Ala Naauao Pl
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-10
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Hanalei Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Helemano Elementary School
(Math: 54% | 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: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Hilo Union Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Kapunahala Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
45-828 Anoi Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5650
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5650
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Kohala High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 9-12
54-3611 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Leihoku Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
86-285 Leihoku St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
President George Washington Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
816 Niheu St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4020
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4020
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
45-259 Waikalua Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5686
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5686
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Rank: #31 - 5731. - 57.
Blanche Pope Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #31 - 5731. - 57.
Castle High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 9-12
45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Rank: #31 - 5731. - 57.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K-12
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Rank: #31 - 5731. - 57.
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 6-8
1803 Kam Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
Rank: #31 - 5731. - 57.
Haaheo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
121 Haaheo Rd
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4111
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4111
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hawaii average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Hawaii average public schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2025-26.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Hawaii?
The best top ranked public schools in Hawaii include Olomana School, Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind and Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Hawaii?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Hawaii is Olomana School, with a value of 2:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind, with a value of 3:1.
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