Best Public Schools in Zip Code 96762

Summary:

The 96762 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Laie Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. This school has consistently ranked among the top 30-61 elementary schools in the state of Hawaii, placing it in the top 15-30% of elementary schools statewide.

Laie Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science generally higher than the state averages, particularly in the lower grade levels. The school also boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.5, which can contribute to more personalized attention for students. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $15,421 in the 2018-2019 school year is higher than the state average, which may have a positive impact on the school's resources and educational offerings.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.0% in the 2024-2025 school year is slightly higher than the state's target of 15%, it is still within a reasonable range. Furthermore, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Laie Elementary School serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, yet it still manages to achieve strong academic outcomes. Overall, Laie Elementary School appears to be a standout performer within the Hawaii Department of Education system, providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				HSA Science (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	55-109 Kulanui St	Laie	96762	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 293-8965	662	40	16.5	55.1%	101 (15.3%)	3 (0.5%)	53 (8.0%)	20 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	261 (39.4%)	221 (33.4%)	76.3	61^st of 204 public elementary schools	70.1%		89.6	27^th of 207 public elementary schools	87.0%	34	51.0	64.0	68.0	$15,421	$1,156	$14,265

Cities Near Zip Code 96762

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Laie	0.13 mi	1	9^th
Kahuku	2.35 mi	2	39^th
Hauula	3.11 mi	1	34^th
Haleiwa	8.02 mi	2	12^th
Kaaawa	8.59 mi	1	4^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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