For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,388 students in 96819, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in 96819, HI are Moanalua Elementary School, Major General William R Shafter Elementary School and Red Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96819 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96819, HI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96819, HI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Gr: PK-6 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 Ala Kula Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7866
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Kalihi Uka Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2411 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Gulick Ave
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3210
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3210
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Kalihi Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2471 Kula Kolea Dr
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Middle St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3040
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Kaewai Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1929 Kamehameha Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
Puuhale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 Puuhale Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3190
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
1434 Linapuni St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Gr: PK-1 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 96819, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in 96819, HI include Moanalua Elementary School, Major General William R Shafter Elementary School and Red Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 96819?
10 public preschools are located in 96819.
What is the racial composition of students in 96819?
96819 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% 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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