Education Policy
Hawaii Education Policy 2026
K-12 rankings, teacher salaries, school choice, curriculum battles, and how education shapes the 2026 political landscape in Hawaii.
#30
K-12 National Rank
#8
Teacher Salary Rank
84%
Graduation Rate
Choice: No
School Choice Program
Key Education Policies
| School Choice (Vouchers/ESAs) | No |
| Curriculum Restrictions (CRT/Gender) | No |
| Graduation Rate | 84% |
| Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Stance | Supported |
Education System Overview
Hawaii has a unique single statewide school district — the only state without local school districts. This creates both consistency and inflexibility. Hawaii has high teacher salaries but high cost of living. Native Hawaiian education and language revitalization are priorities.
2026 Political Impact
Hawaii is solidly blue and education is broadly supported. Native Hawaiian language and cultural education programs are significant political issues.