For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 964 students in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Manoa are Noelani Elementary School and Manoa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI include Noelani Elementary School and Manoa Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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