For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,728 students in 96786, HI.
The top ranked public preschools in 96786, HI are Iliahi Elementary School, Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and Helemano Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96786 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96786, HI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96786, HI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iliahi Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2035 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6400
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Helemano Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Ihi Ihi Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Waianae & Ayres Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6380
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #55.
Wahiawa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Glen Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6393
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6393
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #66.
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Schofield Barracks
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 624-9500
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 624-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #77.
Kaala Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6366
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6366
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 96786, HI?
The top ranked public preschools in 96786, HI include Iliahi Elementary School, Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and Helemano Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 96786?
8 public preschools are located in 96786.
What is the racial composition of students in 96786?
96786 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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