Approximately 40% of public preschool students in Hawaii are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii is Honaunau Elementary School, with 91% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 61%
91%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Hawaii (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Honaunau Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2727
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2727
Rank: #22.
Palolo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-5
2106 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4700
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4700
Rank: #33.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #44.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-1
1434 Linapuni St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Rank: #55.
Waianae Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-6
85-220 Mcarthur St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7083
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7083
Rank: #66.
Kauluwela Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-5
1486 Aala St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4447
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4447
Rank: #77.
Pahoa Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-6
15-3030 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2141
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2141
Rank: #88.
Kaewai Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-5
1929 Kamehameha Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Rank: #99.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-6
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Rank: #1010.
Naalehu Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-6
95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 939-2413
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 939-2413
Rank: #1111.
Nanaikapono Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: PK-6
89-153 Mano Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5800
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5800
Rank: #1212.
Puuhale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-5
345 Puuhale Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3190
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3190
Rank: #1313.
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-5
783 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3160
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3160
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-12
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Makaha Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-6
84-200 Ala Naauao Pl
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Maunaloa Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-6
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-12
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-8
41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Kalihi Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-5
2471 Kula Kolea Dr
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-5
18-1235 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2300
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2300
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Nanakuli Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-6
89-778 Haleakala Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5813
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5813
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-6
27-330 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
Papaikou, HI 96781
(808) 313-5200
Papaikou, HI 96781
(808) 313-5200
Rank: #2323.
Aiea Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-6
99-370 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7200
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7200
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: PK-6
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Keonepoko Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: PK-6
15-890 Kahakai Blvd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2131
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2131
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hilo Union Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: PK-6
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Leihoku Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: PK-6
86-285 Leihoku St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hauula Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-6
54-046 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 293-8925
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 293-8925
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Waipahu Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-6
94-465 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0150
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0150
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Kahaluu Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: PK-6
47-280 Waihee Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3101
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-3101
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: PK-5
1121 Middle St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3040
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3040
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: PK-5
1618 Palama St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3370
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3370
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kaala Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: PK-5
130 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6366
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6366
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: PK-9
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Blanche Pope Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: PK-6
41-133 Huli St
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0450
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0450
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Hawaii average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 40%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Hawaii include Honaunau Elementary School, Palolo Elementary School and Kamaile Academy Pcs.
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