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#1 of 86 private schools in HI

Top 1% of private schools

Lanakila Baptist Schools

School · Waipahu, HI

A private school in Waipahu, HI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

94-1250 WAIPAHU ST, Waipahu, HI 96797

  • 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in HI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index80%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment141
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in HI

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lanakila Baptist Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$110,036

Median home value

$798,600

Median rent

$1,981/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

67.9%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96797; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Two or More25.5%
Pacific Islander24.1%
Asian20.6%
White13.5%
Hispanic9.2%
Black6.4%
Native American0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hawaii Technology Academy - PcsCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–120.6 mi1,605Compare →
Pearl Harbor Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–121.4 mi165Compare →
Hanalani SchoolsPrivate · tuition3.8privatePK–123.3 mi653Compare →
Calvary Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privateK–123.4 mi171Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lanakila Baptist Schools is listed in Waipahu, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lanakila Baptist Schools

Lanakila Baptist Schools is a private school in Waipahu, HI, serving approximately 141 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 86 private schools in HI.

What's said publicly about Lanakila Baptist Schools

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Lanakila Baptist School is a private, college-preparatory institution located in Honolulu County, Hawaii 1. The school serves students in grades six through twelve 1. Current enrollment stands at approximately 70 students 1. The student body is described as ethnically diverse, comprising Filipinos, Caucasians, part-Hawaiians, Japanese, Hispanics, Indo-Chinese, Chinese, Samoans, and African-Americans 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lanakila Baptist Schools

What grades does Lanakila Baptist Schools serve?

Lanakila Baptist Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Lanakila Baptist Schools?

Lanakila Baptist Schools has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanakila Baptist Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at Lanakila Baptist Schools is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lanakila Baptist Schools rank in HI?

Lanakila Baptist Schools ranks #1 of 86 private schools in HI.

What is Lanakila Baptist Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

Lanakila Baptist Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lanakila Baptist Schools a private school?

Yes, Lanakila Baptist Schools is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lanakila Baptist Schools a religious school?

Lanakila Baptist Schools has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
141
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Area population (ZIP 96797)
72,717
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
41.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96797; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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