Manana Elementary School vs Palisades Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manana Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
270 students
Palisades Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
356 students
| Measure | Manana Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii | Palisades Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 182 | #27 of 182 |
| National rank | #4620 of 50,301 | #5868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 270 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| city | Pearl City | Pearl City |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manana Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 78.5).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 34.8%).
- •Manana Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.0).
- •Palisades Elementary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 270.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manana Elementary School better than Palisades Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Manana Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 78.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Manana Elementary School and Palisades Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Pearl City and Pearl City in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manana Elementary School: 270. Palisades Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manana Elementary School and Palisades Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Manana Elementary School is 18th of 182 and Palisades Elementary School is 27th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).