For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 556 students in Waimanalo, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Waimanalo, HI are Blanche Pope Elementary School and Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waimanalo, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in Waimanalo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Waimanalo, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blanche Pope Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41-133 Huli St
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0450
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0450
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waimanalo, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waimanalo, HI include Blanche Pope Elementary School and Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School.
How many public preschools are located in Waimanalo?
2 public preschools are located in Waimanalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waimanalo?
Waimanalo public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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