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Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Hawaii

The average student-teacher ratio in Hawaii public schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1 12:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1989-2025)

Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Hawaii (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Olomana School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Rank: #22.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-12
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Maunaloa Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Rank: #1010.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Kalihi Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
2471 Kula Kolea Dr
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-12
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
100 Akahele St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3955
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-11
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Haaheo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
121 Haaheo Rd
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4111
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Hanalei Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Helemano Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
1001 Ihi Ihi Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Kahaluu Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
47-280 Waihee Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3101
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Lahaina Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
871 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3965
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Leihoku Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
86-285 Leihoku St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Makaha Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
84-200 Ala Naauao Pl
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Palolo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
2106 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4700
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
President George Washington Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
816 Niheu St
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4020
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
45-259 Waikalua Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5686
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-12
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Rank: #17 - 3217. - 32.
Waiahole Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
48-215 Waiahole Valley Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3111
Rank: #33 - 7033. - 70.
Aiea Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
99-370 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7200
Rank: #33 - 7033. - 70.
Aliiolani Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Rank: #33 - 7033. - 70.
Castle High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 9-12
45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hawaii average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Hawaii average public schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Hawaii?
The best top-ranked public schools in Hawaii include Olomana School, Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind and Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Hawaii?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Hawaii is Olomana School, with a value of 2:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind, with a value of 4:1.

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