Palisades Elementary School vs Pearl City Highlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
356 students
Pearl City Highlands School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students
| Measure | Palisades Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii | Pearl City Highlands School Pearl City, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 182 | #29 of 182 |
| National rank | #5868 of 50,301 | #5924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 356 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| city | Pearl City | Pearl City |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.5 vs 78.4).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Pearl City Highlands School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 31.2%).
- •Pearl City Highlands School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.0).
- •Pearl City Highlands School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 356.
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 Palisades Elementary School better than Pearl City Highlands School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Palisades Elementary School and Pearl City Highlands School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pearl City and Pearl City in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades Elementary School: 356. Pearl City Highlands School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades Elementary School and Pearl City Highlands School rank in Hawaii?
Palisades Elementary School is 27th of 182 and Pearl City Highlands School is 29th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).