Kahala Elementary School

Kahala Elementary School serves 311 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in one of Honolulu's most desirable neighborhoods. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 and 23 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides a more intimate learning environment that contributes to its strong academic performance. The school ranks impressively as the 16th best elementary school out of 293 schools statewide, placing it in the 95th percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10.

Students demonstrate solid academic achievement, with 72% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and 62% meeting proficiency standards in Math. These results reflect the school's academic score of 8.9 out of 10. Kahala Elementary draws from a well-educated community where 47% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $110,030.

The surrounding 96816 ZIP code, home to over 50,000 residents, maintains a low poverty rate of 8.1% and features some of the island's most valuable real estate, with median home values of $1,103,700. The school operates as a regular public school within Honolulu's large city setting, serving families in this affluent coastal community known for its blend of residential charm and proximity to both urban amenities and natural beauty.