For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,435 students in the neighborhood of Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, HI.
The top-ranked public schools in Hawaii Kai are Koko Head Elementary School, Kamiloiki Elementary School and Hahaione Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Koko Head Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Kamiloiki Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7788 Hawaii Kai Dr
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Hahaione Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
595 Pepeekeo St
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5822
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Henry J Kaiser High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 394-1200
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 394-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, HI include Koko Head Elementary School, Kamiloiki Elementary School and Hahaione Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kai, Honolulu?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kai, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kai, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Kai, Honolulu public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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