For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,833 students in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI.
The top ranked public schools in Kaimuki are Kaimuki Middle School, King Liholiho Elementary School and Waialae Elementary - Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #22.
King Liholiho Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI include Kaimuki Middle School, King Liholiho Elementary School and Waialae Elementary - Pcs.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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