For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,114 students in Kapolei, HI (there are , serving 674 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Kapolei, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
The top ranked public schools in Kapolei, HI are Hookele Elementary School, Kapolei Elementary School and Makakilo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapolei, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Kapolei have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Kapolei, HI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hookele Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91-511 Kunehi St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 305-8500
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 305-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 791 students
Rank: #22.
Kapolei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91-1119 Kamaaha Lp
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7000
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #33.
Makakilo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
92-675 Anipeahi St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1122
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1122
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Kapolei Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #55.
Mauka Lani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
92-1300 Panana St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1100
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 672-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #66.
Kapolei High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 692-8200
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 692-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,025 students
Rank: #77.
Barbers Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Boxer Rd
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 673-7400
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 673-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #88.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Grades: 6-9
| 382 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kapolei, HI?
The top ranked public schools in Kapolei, HI include Hookele Elementary School, Kapolei Elementary School and Makakilo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kapolei?
8 public schools are located in Kapolei.
What percentage of students in Kapolei go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Kapolei are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 80%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kapolei?
Kapolei public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
Which public schools in Kapolei are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kapolei include: Makakilo Elementary School vs. Mauka Lani Elementary School, Mauka Lani Elementary School vs. Makakilo Elementary School, Kapolei Elementary School vs. Hookele Elementary School
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