For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 974 students in 96815, HI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96815, HI are Waikiki Elementary School, President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96815 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96815, HI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best 96815, HI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
96815, Hawaii Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 96815, HI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96815, HI include Waikiki Elementary School, President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96815?
3 public elementary schools are located in 96815.
What is the racial composition of students in 96815?
96815 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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