Best Schools in Pearl City, Hawaii
11 schools · 9 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
Choosing a school in Pearl City?
Use this page to compare every school in Pearl City by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Manana Elementary School
Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Pearl City Elementary School
Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Momilani Elementary School
Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Pearl City for 2026 are Manana Elementary School (9.1/10), Pearl City Elementary School (9.0/10), and Momilani Elementary School (8.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
9 public · 2 private
Avg Score
8.0
out of 10
Median Home
$846,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
11
9 public · 2 private
Avg Score
8.0
out of 10
Median Home
$846,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 9.1/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Pearl City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Pearl City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manana Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Pearl City Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Momilani Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Pearl City Highlands School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Palisades Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Our Lady of Good Counsel School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Waiau Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Pearl City High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Lehua Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | The Children's House | 7.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.0/10
- Median household income
- $104,779
- Median home value
- $846,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 68%
91% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Pearl City compares
Hawaii rank
#1 of 29
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Hawaii avg (6.3)
Median household income
$105k
112% of Hawaii median
Schools in this city
11
About Schools in Pearl City, Hawaii
Pearl City's public school landscape is compact and elementary-heavy. Nine ranked public schools serve the community, and every school in the top tier serves younger grades. The city's average school score sits at 6.7 out of 10 — a useful baseline, but one that obscures how much quality varies across attendance zones.
The stronger-than-average half of Pearl City's schools is genuinely strong. Five of the 9 ranked schools — 56% — score 7 or higher, giving parents real options at the upper end of the range. Manana Elementary School leads the city at 8.8 out of 10, the highest single result in Pearl City. Palisades Elementary follows at 8.1, keeping the top tier competitive rather than top-heavy. Pearl City Highlands School (7.5), Pearl City Elementary (7.1), and Momilani Elementary (7.1) round out a solid upper group. No middle or high schools appear in the top five, which parents of older children should factor into their research.
The 1.7-point gap between the city average of 6.7 and the cluster of schools above 7.5 is worth attention. Pearl City doesn't have a single outlier pulling up the average — it has five schools at or above 7.1, meaning families who land in the right attendance zone consistently access above-average academics. At the same time, the schools below the 6.7 average represent a meaningful step down from the city's ceiling. The spread matters more here than the average.
For parents comparing options, the practical priority is clear: check your attendance boundary before anything else. If your address falls within Manana Elementary or Palisades Elementary's zone, you're in the top tier. If it doesn't, Pearl City's 56% rate of high-scoring schools still gives you reasonable odds of landing somewhere strong. Families whose zoned school scores below the city average should look into inter-district transfer options early — Hawaii's process has deadlines, and the quality gap between Pearl City's floor and its ceiling is large enough to make the effort worthwhile.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 275 students · Pre-K–6th | 9.1 | ||
| 2 | 405 students · Pre-K–6th | 9.0 | ||
| 3 | 407 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.8 | ||
| 4 | 551 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.3 | ||
| 5 | 386 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.3 | ||
| 6 | 479 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.8 | ||
| 7 | 254 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.6 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Private
162 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | The Children's House
Private
80 students · Pre-K–3rd | 7.1 | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 842 students · 7th–8th | 6.6 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,418 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 |
Schools in Pearl City
Pearl City, Hawaii · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$104,779
Median Home Value
$846,200
Median Rent
$2,287/mo
Population
37,740
College Educated
32%
Homeownership
68%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Community Profile
Pearl City has a median household income of $104,779. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $846,200, with a median rent of $2,287/month. The local poverty rate of 7.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Hawaii
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Pearl City, Hawaii
How many schools are in Pearl City, Hawaii?
Pearl City has 11 schools, including 9 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Pearl City, Hawaii?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Pearl City is 8.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Pearl City, Hawaii?
The top-ranked school in Pearl City on MySchoolScout is Manana Elementary School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Pearl City, Hawaii?
The top-ranked elementary school in Pearl City on MySchoolScout is Manana Elementary School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Pearl City, Hawaii?
The top-ranked middle school in Pearl City on MySchoolScout is Highlands Intermediate School with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What is the best high school in Pearl City, Hawaii?
The top-ranked high school in Pearl City on MySchoolScout is Pearl City High School with a composite score of 7.7/10.
How many school districts serve Pearl City, Hawaii?
Pearl City is served by 1 school district: Hawaii Department of Education.
What is the education level in Pearl City, Hawaii?
According to Census data, 32% of adults in Pearl City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Pearl City, Hawaii?
The median household income in Pearl City is approximately $104,779 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Pearl City, Hawaii?
Yes, Pearl City has 2 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Our Lady of Good Counsel School with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pearl City, Hawaii?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Pearl City is 13.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Pearl City, Hawaii?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Hawaii Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.