Best Schools in Ewa Beach, Hawaii
14 schools · 7 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Ewa Beach by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Kaimiloa Elementary School
Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Ilima Intermediate School
Middle · Hawaii Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Keoneula Elementary School
Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Ewa Beach for 2026 are Kaimiloa Elementary School (8.4/10), Ilima Intermediate School (7.9/10), and Keoneula Elementary School (7.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
14
11 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$796,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
14
11 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$796,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ewa Beach schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Ewa Beach
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 14 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaimiloa Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ilima Intermediate School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Keoneula Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Holomua Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Ewa Makai Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Pohakea Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Honouliuli Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Ewa Beach Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Ewa Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | James Campbell High School | 5.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $125,879
- Median home value
- $796,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Avg commute
- 36 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
21% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Ewa Beach compares
Hawaii rank
#14 of 28
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Hawaii avg (6.4)
Median household income
$126k
135% of Hawaii median
Schools in this city
14
Hawaii Department of Education runs Ewa Beach's public schools
11 public schools. Hawaii Department of Education is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Ewa Beach is a Hawaii Department of Education school (11 of 11).
Among 11 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.6 to 8.4 — the spread is inside Ewa Beach, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Ewa Beach, Hawaii is home to 14 schools, including 11 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.3 out of 10, schools in Ewa Beach show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Ewa Beach is Kaimiloa Elementary School with a composite score of 8.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Ewa Beach is served by 1 school district: Hawaii Department of Education. These districts collectively serve 169,308 students.
Ewa Beach's community shows 30% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $125,879. The poverty rate in the area is 5.7%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 648 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 878 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 3 | 1,092 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.9 |
| 4 | 499 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.7 |
| 5 | 731 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
| 6 | 1,136 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 |
| 7 | 573 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.6 |
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 700 students · 7th–8th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 1,253 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 814 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,875 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 77 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friendship Christian SchoolsPrivate 252 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | Friendship Christian SchoolPrivate 272 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Ewa Beach
Ewa Beach, Hawaii · 14 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$125,879
Median Home Value
$796,600
Median Rent
$2,785/mo
Population
83,467
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
36 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Community Profile
Ewa Beach has a median household income of $125,879. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $796,600, with a median rent of $2,785/month. The local poverty rate of 5.7% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 36 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Hawaii
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 2
- Other
- 2
Resources
School District
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Ewa Beach, Hawaii
How many schools are in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?
Ewa Beach has 14 schools, including 11 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ewa Beach is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?
The top-ranked school in Ewa Beach on MySchoolScout is Kaimiloa Elementary School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?
The top-ranked elementary school in Ewa Beach on MySchoolScout is Kaimiloa Elementary School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?
The top-ranked middle school in Ewa Beach on MySchoolScout is Ilima Intermediate School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best high school in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?
The top-ranked high school in Ewa Beach on MySchoolScout is James Campbell High School with a composite score of 5.5/10.
How many school districts serve Ewa Beach, Hawaii?
Ewa Beach is served by 1 school district: Hawaii Department of Education.
What is the education level in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?
According to Census data, 30% of adults in Ewa Beach have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?
The median household income in Ewa Beach is approximately $125,879 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?
Yes, Ewa Beach has 3 private schools alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Friendship Christian Schools with a score of 6.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ewa Beach is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Hawaii Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.