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Best Pearl City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,757 students in Pearl City, HI. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pearl City, HI are Momilani Elementary School, Palisades Elementary School and Pearl City Highlands School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearl City, HI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pearl City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Hawaii public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Pearl City, HI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Momilani Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2306 Auhuhu St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Pearl City Highlands School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1419 Waimanalo Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Manana Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1147 Kumano St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Pearl City Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1090 Waimano Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6455
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Waiau Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
98-450 Hookanike St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6530
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Lehua Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
791 Lehua Ave
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6490
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pearl City, HI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pearl City, HI include Momilani Elementary School, Palisades Elementary School and Pearl City Highlands School. Pearl City has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Hawaii.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pearl City?
7 public elementary schools are located in Pearl City.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl City?
Pearl City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public elementary schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
Which public elementary schools in Pearl City are often viewed compared to one another?

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