Best North Shore Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 623 students in the neighborhood of North Shore, Haleiwa, HI.
The top-ranked public schools in North Shore are Sunset Beach Elementary School and Haleiwa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Shore, Haleiwa, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Shore, Haleiwa, HI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Beach Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
59-360 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 638-8777
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Haleiwa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
66-505 Haleiwa Rd
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 637-8237
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Shore, Haleiwa, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Shore, Haleiwa, HI include Sunset Beach Elementary School and Haleiwa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Shore, Haleiwa?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Shore, Haleiwa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Shore, Haleiwa?
the neighborhood of North Shore, Haleiwa public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).

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