For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,757 students in 96782, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in 96782, HI are Momilani Elementary School, Palisades Elementary School and Pearl City Highlands School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96782 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96782, HI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96782, HI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Momilani Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2306 Auhuhu St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Pearl City Highlands School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1419 Waimanalo Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Manana Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1147 Kumano St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Pearl City Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1090 Waimano Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6455
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6455
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Waiau Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98-450 Hookanike St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6530
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6530
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Lehua Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
791 Lehua Ave
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6490
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6490
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 96782, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in 96782, HI include Momilani Elementary School, Palisades Elementary School and Pearl City Highlands School.
How many public preschools are located in 96782?
7 public preschools are located in 96782.
What is the racial composition of students in 96782?
96782 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% 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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