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Best 96818 Hawaii Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,079 students in 96818, HI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96818, HI are Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School, Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School and Aliamanu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96818 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96818, HI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).

Best 96818, HI Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Gr: PK-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Gr: PK-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Aliamanu Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3265 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4280
Gr: PK-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 C Ave
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4245
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Salt Lake Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1131 Ala Lilikoi St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 831-7870
Gr: PK-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Makalapa Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4435 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4110
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Moanalua Ridge
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4130
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Mokulele Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Aupaka St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4180
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 96818, HI?
How many public elementary schools are located in 96818?
8 public elementary schools are located in 96818.
What is the racial composition of students in 96818?
96818 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).

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