The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a town or city which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 20%
44%
Avg. Statewide: 34%
Top-Ranked Cities With Best Public Schools in Hawaii (2026)
City
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top-Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
44%
(4 out of 9)
(4 out of 9)
Rank: #22.
38%
(5 out of 13)
(5 out of 13)
- Kaelepulu Elementary School
Rank: #10 of 292 (Top 5%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%) - Maunawili Elementary School
Rank: #24 of 292 (Top 5%)
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%) - Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Rank: #45 of 292 (Top 10%)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%) - View Full List of Top-Ranked Kailua, HI Schools
Rank: #33.
20%
(15 out of 76)
(15 out of 76)
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