For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,331 students in the neighborhood of Nuuanu Punchbowl, Honolulu, HI.
The top-ranked public schools in Nuuanu Punchbowl are Nuuanu Elementary School, Pauoa Elementary School and Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Nuuanu Punchbowl, Honolulu, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Nuuanu Punchbowl, Honolulu, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nuuanu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Pauoa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
49 Funchal St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nuuanu Punchbowl, Honolulu, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nuuanu Punchbowl, Honolulu, HI include Nuuanu Elementary School, Pauoa Elementary School and Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nuuanu Punchbowl, Honolulu?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nuuanu Punchbowl, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Nuuanu Punchbowl, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Nuuanu Punchbowl, Honolulu public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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