Best charter schools in Honolulu (2025)
Publicly funded charter schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Honolulu, Hawaii. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Hawaii.
- 179School for Examining Essential Questions of SustainabilityHonolulu · Charter Middle47% Math proficiency · 177 students
- 275Voyager - A Public Charter SchoolHonolulu · Charter Elementary57% Math proficiency · 242 students
- 368Waialae Elementary - PCSHonolulu · Charter Elementary51% Math proficiency · 495 students
- 467Kulia AcademyHonolulu · Charter Middle24.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 98 students
- 544Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCSHonolulu · Charter High17% Math proficiency · 132 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability Honolulu · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 79.4 Top 25% | 47% Math proficiency | 177 |
| 2 | Voyager - A Public Charter School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 75.0 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 242 |
| 3 | Waialae Elementary - PCS Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 68.2 Top 25% | 51% Math proficiency | 495 |
| 4 | Kulia Academy Honolulu · Middle · Grades 6–6 | Charter | 67.0 Top 50% | 24.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 98 |
| 5 | Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS Honolulu · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 44.2 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 132 |
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability in Honolulu leads the 2025 list of charter schools in Honolulu with a Success Index (US) of 79.4. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Hawaii charter schools rankings, every school on the Honolulu page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best charter school in Honolulu?
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability in Honolulu, Hawaii ranks first among charter schools in Honolulu with a Success Index (US) of 79.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 177).
How are charter schools in Honolulu ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.