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#27 of 86 private schools in HI

Top 30% of private schools

Waolani Judd Nazarene School

Elementary School · Honolulu, HI

A private elementary school in Honolulu, HI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

408 N JUDD ST, Honolulu, HI 96817

  • 7.3:1 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)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,137.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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Diversity Index53%
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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Enrollment132
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Waolani Judd Nazarene School 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 58Good Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,993/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$74,690

Median home value

$930,000

Median rent

$1,419/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

43.1%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Pacific Islander51.5%
Asian43.9%
Black2.3%
White1.5%
Native American0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maemae Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–50.3 mi664Compare →
Hawaii Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–120.5 mi1,049Compare →
Soto AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–50.5 mi42Compare →
Hongwanji Mission SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–80.6 mi308Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

Waolani Judd Nazarene School is listed in Honolulu, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Waolani Judd Nazarene School

Waolani Judd Nazarene School is a private elementary school in Honolulu, HI, serving approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 86 private schools in HI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waolani Judd Nazarene School

What grades does Waolani Judd Nazarene School serve?

Waolani Judd Nazarene School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Waolani Judd Nazarene School?

Waolani Judd Nazarene School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waolani Judd Nazarene School?

The student-teacher ratio at Waolani Judd Nazarene School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Waolani Judd Nazarene School rank in HI?

Waolani Judd Nazarene School ranks #27 of 86 private schools in HI.

What is Waolani Judd Nazarene School's MySchoolScout rating?

Waolani Judd Nazarene School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Waolani Judd Nazarene School a private school?

Yes, Waolani Judd Nazarene School is a private coeducational school with a Church of the Nazarene affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Waolani Judd Nazarene School a religious school?

Waolani Judd Nazarene School has a Church of the Nazarene religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
132
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Church of the Nazarene
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Honolulu County
Area population (ZIP 96817)
55,213
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
45.4
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 96817; 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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