For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 948 students in 96815, HI (there are 1 private school, serving 163 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 96815, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
The top-ranked public schools in 96815, HI are Waikiki Elementary School, President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96815 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 96815, HI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best 96815, HI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waikiki Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6922
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6922
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 96815, HI?
The top-ranked public schools in 96815, HI include Waikiki Elementary School, President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind.
How many public schools are located in 96815?
3 public schools are located in 96815.
What percentage of students in 96815 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 96815 are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96815?
96815 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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