For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,495 students in 96786, HI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96786, HI are Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School, Wahiawa Middle School and Kamalani Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96786 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 96786, HI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96786, HI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Wahiawa Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Rose St
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6500
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96786, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96786, HI include Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School, Wahiawa Middle School and Kamalani Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 96786?
3 public middle schools are located in 96786.
What is the racial composition of students in 96786?
96786 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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