For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,406 students in 96826, HI (there are , serving 2,304 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in 96826, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public schools in 96826, HI are Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School, President George Washington Middle School and Ala Wai Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96826 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96826, HI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best 96826, HI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2759 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0085
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0085
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
President George Washington Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ala Wai Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0070
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0070
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
King William Lunalilo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Pumehana St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0270
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0270
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96826, HI?
The top ranked public schools in 96826, HI include Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School, President George Washington Middle School and Ala Wai Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96826?
4 public schools are located in 96826.
What percentage of students in 96826 go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in 96826 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96826?
96826 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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