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6.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Wahiawa, Hawaii

12 schools · 9 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High

Public: 11
Private: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.8/10
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Choosing a school in Wahiawa?

Use this page to compare every school in Wahiawa by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School

9.3/10

Middle · Hawaii Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Iliahi Elementary School

8.8/10

Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School

7.7/10

Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Wahiawa for 2026 are Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School (9.3/10), Iliahi Elementary School (8.8/10), and Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 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

12

11 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.8

out of 10

Median Home

$724,400

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School

Rates 9.3/10 despite 38% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 Wahiawa schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Wahiawa

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School 9.3 / 10
2 Iliahi Elementary School 8.8 / 10
3 Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School 7.7 / 10
4 Helemano Elementary School 7.6 / 10
5 Ho'ala School 7.4 / 10
6 Leilehua High School 6.9 / 10
7 Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School 6.9 / 10
8 Daniel K Inouye Elementary School 6.7 / 10
9 Kaala Elementary School 6.3 / 10
10 Wahiawa Elementary School 6.2 / 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
6.8/10

42% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$83,488

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$724,400

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
25%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
23 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
30%

Of occupied housing units

How Wahiawa compares

Hawaii rank

#10 of 29

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Hawaii avg (6.3)

Median household income

$83k

89% of Hawaii median

Schools in this city

12

About Schools in Wahiawa, Hawaii

Wahiawa, Hawaii is home to 12 schools, including 11 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.8 out of 10, schools in Wahiawa show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Wahiawa is Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School with a composite score of 9.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Wahiawa is served by 1 school district: Hawaii Department of Education. These districts collectively serve 169,308 students.

Wahiawa's community shows 25% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $83,488. The poverty rate in the area is 10.9%.

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.

Filter by ZIP: 96786 (12)

Elementary Schools

9 schools
# School Rating
1 336 students · Pre-K–5th 8.8
2 628 students · Pre-K–5th 7.7
3 435 students · Pre-K–5th 7.6
4 750 students · Pre-K–5th 6.9
5 659 students · Pre-K–5th 6.7
6 383 students · Pre-K–5th 6.3
7 425 students · Pre-K–5th 6.2
8 112 students · Pre-K–8th 4.3
Private Schools 1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 41 students · Kindergarten–6th 7.4

Middle Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 697 students · 6th–8th 9.3
2 686 students · 6th–8th 4.0

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 1,581 students · 9th–12th 6.9

Schools in Wahiawa

Wahiawa, Hawaii · 12 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$83,488

Median Home Value

$724,400

Median Rent

$2,784/mo

Population

41,293

College Educated

25%

Homeownership

30%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Community Profile

Wahiawa has a median household income of $83,488. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $724,400, with a median rent of $2,784/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.9%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Wahiawa, Hawaii

How many schools are in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

Wahiawa has 12 schools, including 11 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Wahiawa is 6.8 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 Wahiawa, Hawaii?

The top-ranked school in Wahiawa on MySchoolScout is Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

The top-ranked elementary school in Wahiawa on MySchoolScout is Iliahi Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

The top-ranked middle school in Wahiawa on MySchoolScout is Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best high school in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

The top-ranked high school in Wahiawa on MySchoolScout is Leilehua High School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

How many school districts serve Wahiawa, Hawaii?

Wahiawa is served by 1 school district: Hawaii Department of Education.

What is the education level in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

According to Census data, 25% of adults in Wahiawa have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

The median household income in Wahiawa is approximately $83,488 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

Yes, Wahiawa has 1 private school alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Ho'ala School with a score of 7.4/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Wahiawa is 13.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Wahiawa, 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.