For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,945 students in Kapolei, HI (there are 2 private schools, serving 681 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Kapolei, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kapolei, HI are Hookele Elementary School, Kapolei Elementary School and Makakilo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapolei, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Kapolei have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Kapolei, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hookele Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91-511 Kunehi St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 305-8500
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 305-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Kapolei Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91-1119 Kamaaha Lp
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7000
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Makakilo Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
92-675 Anipeahi St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1122
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1122
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Kapolei Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Mauka Lani Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
92-1300 Panana St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1100
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Kapolei High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 692-8200
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 692-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,836 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Barbers Point Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Boxer Rd
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 673-7400
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 673-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Gr: 6-11 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kapolei, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in Kapolei, HI include Hookele Elementary School, Kapolei Elementary School and Makakilo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kapolei?
8 public schools are located in Kapolei.
What percentage of students in Kapolei go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Kapolei are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kapolei?
Kapolei public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
Which public schools in Kapolei are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kapolei include: Makakilo Elementary School vs. Mauka Lani Elementary School, Mauka Lani Elementary School vs. Makakilo Elementary School, Barbers Point Elementary School vs. Hookele Elementary School
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