For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,751 students in Wahiawa, HI (there are 3 private schools, serving 233 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wahiawa, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
The top ranked public schools in Wahiawa, HI are Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School, Iliahi Elementary School and Helemano Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wahiawa, HI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Hawaii public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Wahiawa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public school average of 89% (majority Asian).
Best Public Schools in Wahiawa, HI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Iliahi Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2035 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Helemano Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Ihi Ihi Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6400
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #55.
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Waianae & Ayres Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6380
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #66.
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Schofield Barracks
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 624-9500
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 624-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #77.
Wahiawa Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Glen Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6393
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6393
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #88.
Kaala Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6366
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6366
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #99.
Leilehua High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6550
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,591 students
Rank: #1010.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #1111.
Wahiawa Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Rose St
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6500
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wahiawa, HI?
The top ranked public schools in Wahiawa, HI include Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School, Iliahi Elementary School and Helemano Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wahiawa, HI?
11 public schools are located in Wahiawa, HI.
What percentage of students in Wahiawa, HI go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wahiawa, HI are educated in public schools (compared to the HI state average of 81%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wahiawa, HI?
Wahiawa, HI public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public schools average of 89% (majority Asian).
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