For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 765 students in 96826, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 96826, HI are Ala Wai Elementary School, Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School and King William Lunalilo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96826 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96826, HI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96826, HI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ala Wai Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0070
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0070
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2759 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0085
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0085
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
King William Lunalilo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Pumehana St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0270
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0270
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 96826, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 96826, HI include Ala Wai Elementary School, Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School and King William Lunalilo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 96826?
3 public preschools are located in 96826.
What is the racial composition of students in 96826?
96826 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% 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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