Best Student-Teacher Ratios in Hawaii
The schools in Hawaii with the lowest student-teacher ratios offer smaller class sizes, which research links to better academic outcomes, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The top-ranked school, Kulanihakoi High School, has a ratio of just 2.7:1.
The Hawaii state average is 14.3:1, compared to the national average of 15.7:1. Schools with enrollment under 100 are excluded to ensure meaningful comparisons.
2.7:1
Best Ratio
Kulanihakoi High School
14.3:1
State Average
15.7:1
National Average
50
Schools Listed
| # | School | Student:Teacher | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kulanihakoi High School Kihei | 2.7:1 -81% vs state
| 370 |
| 2. | Na Wai Ola - Pcs Mountain View | 5.3:1 -63% vs state
| 145 |
| 3. | Halau Ku Mana - a New Century Pcs Honolulu | 8.7:1 -39% vs state
| 132 |
| 4. | Kawaikini - Ncpcs Lihue | 9.4:1 -34% vs state
| 177 |
| 5. | Linapuni Elementary School Honolulu | 9.5:1 -34% vs state
| 121 |
| 6. | Keolu Elementary School Kailua | 9.6:1 -33% vs state
| 125 |
| 7. | Waimea Middle - Pccs Kamuela | 9.7:1 -32% vs state
| 188 |
| 8. | Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs Volcano | 10.2:1 -29% vs state
| 325 |
| 9. | School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability Honolulu | 10.4:1 -27% vs state
| 177 |
| 10. | President George Washington Middle School Honolulu | 10.5:1 -27% vs state
| 578 |
| 11. | Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School Waimanalo | 10.6:1 -26% vs state
| 344 |
| 12. | Makaha Elementary School Waianae | 10.7:1 -25% vs state
| 409 |
| 13. | West Hawaii Explorations Academy Kailua-Kona | 11:1 -23% vs state
| 286 |
| 14. | Kamalani Academy Wahiawa | 11.1:1 -22% vs state
| 110 |
| 15. | Hokulani Elementary School Honolulu | 11.3:1 -21% vs state
| 280 |
| 16. | Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School Honolulu | 11.3:1 -21% vs state
| 244 |
| 17. | Hanalei Elementary School Hanalei | 11.3:1 -21% vs state
| 183 |
| 18. | Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School Paauilo | 11.3:1 -21% vs state
| 180 |
| 19. | Helemano Elementary School Wahiawa | 11.4:1 -20% vs state
| 417 |
| 20. | Kalihi Elementary School Honolulu | 11.4:1 -20% vs state
| 183 |
| 21. | Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School Honolulu | 11.5:1 -20% vs state
| 564 |
| 22. | Hilo Intermediate School Hilo | 11.5:1 -20% vs state
| 560 |
| 23. | Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School Honolulu | 11.6:1 -19% vs state
| 354 |
| 24. | Mokulele Elementary School Honolulu | 11.6:1 -19% vs state
| 210 |
| 25. | Waipahu Elementary School Waipahu | 11.7:1 -18% vs state
| 827 |
| 26. | Hilo Union Elementary School Hilo | 11.7:1 -18% vs state
| 449 |
| 27. | Pearl Harbor Elementary School Honolulu | 11.7:1 -18% vs state
| 413 |
| 28. | Connections - New Century Pcs Hilo | 11.7:1 -18% vs state
| 352 |
| 29. | Kona Pacific - Pcs Kealakekua | 11.7:1 -18% vs state
| 177 |
| 30. | Molokai Middle School Hoolehua | 11.7:1 -18% vs state
| 176 |
| 31. | Leihoku Elementary School Waianae | 11.8:1 -17% vs state
| 756 |
| 32. | Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs Keaau | 11.8:1 -17% vs state
| 451 |
| 33. | Lehua Elementary School Pearl City | 11.8:1 -17% vs state
| 248 |
| 34. | Kapolei Middle School Kapolei | 11.9:1 -17% vs state
| 727 |
| 35. | Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School Honolulu | 11.9:1 -17% vs state
| 477 |
| 36. | Waimalu Elementary School Aiea | 11.9:1 -17% vs state
| 312 |
| 37. | Waianae Intermediate School Waianae | 12:1 -16% vs state
| 745 |
| 38. | Kau High & Pahala Elementary School Pahala | 12:1 -16% vs state
| 488 |
| 39. | Kaala Elementary School Wahiawa | 12:1 -16% vs state
| 381 |
| 40. | Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs Hilo | 12:1 -16% vs state
| 292 |
| 41. | Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School Honolulu | 12:1 -16% vs state
| 227 |
| 42. | Blanche Pope Elementary School Waimanalo | 12:1 -16% vs state
| 212 |
| 43. | Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs Kaneohe | 12.1:1 -15% vs state
| 148 |
| 44. | University Laboratory School Honolulu | 12.2:1 -15% vs state
| 450 |
| 45. | Kaunakakai Elementary School Kaunakakai | 12.2:1 -15% vs state
| 282 |
| 46. | Puuhale Elementary School Honolulu | 12.2:1 -15% vs state
| 239 |
| 47. | Wahiawa Middle School Wahiawa | 12.3:1 -14% vs state
| 694 |
| 48. | Kapunahala Elementary School Kaneohe | 12.3:1 -14% vs state
| 435 |
| 49. | Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs Laupahoehoe | 12.3:1 -14% vs state
| 307 |
| 50. | Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School Papaikou | 12.3:1 -14% vs state
| 183 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Common Core of Data (CCD), 2022-23 school year.
Schools with enrollment under 100 are excluded.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.