Best Schools in Honolulu County, HI
Honolulu County, HI has 253 public schools (25 high, 27 middle, 162 elementary) serving 134,186 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Honolulu County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Honolulu County, HI
The top high schools in Honolulu County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kalani High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
2. Mililani High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2565 Students
3. Henry J Kaiser High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1160 Students
4. Moanalua High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2064 Students
5. Kalaheo High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students
6. Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1267 Students
7. Waipahu High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2661 Students
8. President Theodore Roosevelt High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1433 Students
9. Pearl City High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students
10. James Campbell High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3039 Students
Best Middle Schools in Honolulu County, HI
The top middle schools in Honolulu County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kaimuki Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
2. Moanalua Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 692 Students
3. Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
4. School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 176 Students
5. Niu Valley Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
6. Mililani Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1580 Students
7. Kailua Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 706 Students
8. Highlands Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 736 Students
9. Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
10. Aliamanu Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 688 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Honolulu County, HI
The top elementary schools in Honolulu County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mililani Ike Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
2. Nuuanu Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
3. Momilani Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 408 Students
4. Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
5. Palisades Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
6. Waikiki Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
7. Mililani Mauka Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
8. Hokulani Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
9. Noelani Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
10. Kaelepulu Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 193 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Honolulu County, HI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Honolulu County, HI has a total population of 1,016,508 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Honolulu County, HI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Honolulu County, HI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Honolulu County, HI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Honolulu County, HI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Honolulu County, HI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Honolulu County, HI
How many schools are in Honolulu County, HI?
Honolulu County, HI has 253 public schools: 25 high schools, 27 middle schools and 162 elementary schools, serving 134,186 students in total.
How do schools in Honolulu County perform on state tests?
On average, 253 schools in Honolulu County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Honolulu County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Honolulu County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Honolulu County
18 places in Honolulu County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (18)
- Honolulu (69)
- Kailua (12)
- Ewa Beach (11)
- Kaneohe (11)
- Wahiawa (11)
- Pearl City (9)
- Waianae (9)
- Kapolei (8)
- Waipahu (8)
- Aiea (7)
- Mililani (7)
- Waimanalo (3)
- Haleiwa (2)
- Kahuku (2)
- Waialua (2)
- Hauula (1)
- Kaaawa (1)
- Laie (1)
School districts (1)
- Hawaii Department of Education (293 schools)