For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,012 students in the neighborhood of Liliha Kapalama, Honolulu, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in Liliha Kapalama are Maemae Elementary School and Lanakila Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Liliha Kapalama, Honolulu, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Liliha Kapalama, Honolulu, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maemae Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #22.
Lanakila Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 North Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4466
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Liliha Kapalama, Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Liliha Kapalama, Honolulu, HI include Maemae Elementary School and Lanakila Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Liliha Kapalama, Honolulu?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Liliha Kapalama, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Liliha Kapalama, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Liliha Kapalama, Honolulu public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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