If you’re considering Central Oahu – Pearl City, Aiea, Waipahu, Mililani, Wahiawa – in your real estate search, you may be wondering about the education options. After all, schools in Central Oahu currently don’t enjoy the same profile as their neighbors on the southern side of the Island.
Honolulu has the marquee names in private institutions, for instance, and the 2nd City is where Hawaii’s newest public schools are being opened, with more to come. Should a parent be worried if they’re considering moving to Central Oahu? Short answer: No.
The long answer is contained in the listings below. There you’ll find elementary schools that are ranked in the Top 10 in all Hawaii by Honolulu Magazine. Further down are 3 high schools that US News & World Report has given the same honor this year. All of them in Central Oahu.
Private schools are covered, too, this area offering religious-based institutions, intensive college-prep curriculums and some that provide both. Shopping for a home in Central Oahu doesn’t mean sacrificing anything on the education front for your family. All the reasons why are spelled out below.
CENTRAL OAHU SCHOOLS
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL OAHU
PEARL CITY COMPLEX
Kanoelani Elementary
94-1091 Oli Loop, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Website: http://www.kanoelani.org/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 733
Number of Faculty: 41
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
All students in grades 4 to 6 get a digital device for internet use/research and writing assignments. Won grant 2 years ago that enabled them to create STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) lab as well as hire full-time science instructor. Added taiko group to after school activities last year.
Lehua Elementary
791 Lehua Avenue, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Website: http://lehua.k12.hi.us/Lehua_Elementary_School/Home.html
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 273
Number of Faculty: 21
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
1st Hawaii ‘Lighthouse School’ in the Leader In Me program, recognizing effective integration of leadership across every area. Emphasizes higher education, with morning messages that include college/career preparedness goals and Friday tradition of having teachers wear college shirts and discussing post-secondary school.
Manana Elementary
1147 Kumano Street, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Website: http://www.manana.k12.hi.us/Home.html
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 446
Number of Faculty: 27
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Approx. 30% of students are on Geographic Exceptions. School’s Na Keiki O Manana chorus is a non-profit, famous for outstanding musical performances and community service. Selected as Singing Ambassadors for the United Nations Association (Hawaii Chapter).
Momilani Elementary
2130 Hookiekie Street, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Website: http://www.momilani.k12.hi.us/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 427
Number of Faculty: 21
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Standout passing rates in both Standardized Math (82%) and ELA (81%) Tests. School used game-based learning to teach mathematics concepts, collaboration and problem solving. Students work on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Palisades Elementary
2306 Auhuhu Street, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/palisades.k12.hi.us/pes/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 430
Number of Faculty: 25
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Expanded tutoring program in 2015 so students can now get help before, during and after school. Gifted & Talented program enrollment twice the Hawaii average (8% vs 4%). Ceiling fans just installed in every classroom.
Pearl City Elementary
1090 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Website: http://www.pearlcity-es.org/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 486
Number of Faculty: 30
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Picked by Honolulu Magazine as Hawaii’s #2 Elementary School in their ‘Grading the Public Schools’ list. 21st Century Grant has enabled them to provide after school programs free to students. Every classroom has a digital presenter, digital projector, wireless mic system and computers.
Pearl City Highlands Elementary
1419 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Website: http://www.pches.org/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 471
Number of Faculty: 25
Student/Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Pathways program has teachers instruct on a subject/area they love, examples including Photoshop/Advertising, DIY and Kids Chefs. This year started using GO Math in all grades, program combining Singapore and Traditional mathematics.
Waiau Elementary
98-450 Hookanike St, Pearl City, HI 96782
Website: http://www.waiauelementary.org/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 502
Number of Faculty: 33
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Hawaiian Immersion program available (limited spots) with all classes K to 4th grade taught only in that language. After school programs, such as Media Club, Book Club and Violin, provided at no cost. Jump Start to Kindergarten held each summer to assist incoming students without pre-school experience.
WAIPAHU COMPLEX
August Ahrens Elementary
94-1170 Waipahu Street, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Website: http://www.augustahrens.org/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 1,342
Number of Faculty: 79
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Hawaii’s largest single-track elementary school. Won School of Distinction award for 2015/16 for their outstanding integration of College For Every Student (CFES) program, one of just 33 schools in the US to be honored. Through CFES the students are encouraged in college-readiness by visiting colleges, holding Career Day & other activities.
Honowai Elementary
94-600 Honowai Street, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Website: http://honowai.org/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 738
Number of Faculty: 49
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Starting Alii Pathways Exploration (APEX) program this year, giving students deeper experiences in areas such as Art, PE and Technology. Encourages parental involvement through monthly Family Fun Nights and Parent Math Club. Teacher turnover rate very low, 1 or 2 every 5 years on average.
Kaleiopuu Elementary
94-665 Kaaholo Street, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Website: http://www.kaleiopuuel.com/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 906
Number of Faculty: 52
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Kaleiopuu is a Military Impact School, due to large number of military dependent students, with access to related programs and funding. Preschool classes are offered for children with learning impairments. Intervention blocks for students who need assistance were expanded last year to include math, along with the existing reading help.
Waikele Elementary
94-1035 Kukula Street, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Website: http://www.waikelees.org/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 618
Number of Faculty: 39
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Waikele has partnership with Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) that gives students opportunity to create & perform a show, as well as learn from HOT performers and staff. School serves coffee, tea & breakfast snacks Wednesday mornings to parents to encourage interaction with school & faculty.
Waipahu Elementary
94-465 Waipahu Street, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Website: http://waipahuelementary.org/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 1,094
Number of Faculty: 72
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Third largest elementary school in Hawaii, with new classroom building, computer lab and faculty center all built during 2014/15 year to accommodate growth. Popular Tek Trekker program teaches students hands-on video & multimedia production skills, with some results entered competitively. Large percentage of students with Limited English Proficiency served by Newcomers Center to help them overcome issues.
AIEA COMPLEX
Aiea Elementary
99-370 Moanalua Road, Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Website: http://www.aiea.k12.hi.us/Home.html
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 360
Number of Faculty: 23
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
1:1 school, so every child has a digital device, beginning with iPads for kindergarteners on up to laptops for 6th graders. Leveled readers available to every Aiea student for school & home use, paid by grant from Marshall Reality Foundation. Family Nights held regularly.
Pearl Ridge Elementary
98-940 Moanalua Road, Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Website: http://pearlrid.k12.hi.us/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 571
Number of Faculty: 30
Student/Teacher Ratio: 19:1
New partnership with UH Department of Psychology Center for Cognitive Behavior to teach teachers ways to target behavior and social-emotional learning. Standardized Math & ELA Test passing percentages are, respectively, 25% and 23% over the Hawaii school average.
Alvah Scott Elementary
98-1230 Moanalua Road, Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Website: http://www.alvahscott.org/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 486
Number of Faculty: 26
Student/Teacher Ratio: 19:1
K to 6th Graders all participate in Academies once a week, where they take part in project-based learning. Academy areas have included Hydroponics, Ceramics, Photography and Dance. Alvah School also uses Imagine Learning software that teaches language and literacy individually at the student’s pace.
Waimalu Elementary
98-825 Moanalua Road, Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Website: http://www.waimaluelementary.org/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 465
Number of Faculty: 33
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
All Waimalu classrooms outfitted with LCD projector, interactive whiteboard and document camera. Total Communication program provided for deaf/hearing impaired students, with trained teachers, speech/language pathologists and support, including sign-language interpreters.
Webling Elementary
99-370 Paihi Street, Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Website: http://www.weblingpueo.org/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 542
Number of Faculty: 27
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
All Waimalu classrooms outfitted with LCD projector, interactive whiteboard and document camera. Total Communication program provided for deaf/hearing impaired students, with trained teachers, speech/language pathologists and support, including sign-language interpreters. 25% of students are military dependents.
LEILEHUA COMPLEX
Daniel K. Inouye Elementary (formerly Hale Kula Elementary)
Waianae Ave & Ayers Ave, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
Website: http://www.inouye.k12.hi.us/
Grades: Pre-K to 5th
Number of Students: 970
Number of Faculty: 70
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
School is on Schofield Barracks, serving primarily military dependents. Huge renovation completed in 2016, which included building two-story classroom building, student center, additional classrooms, library-media center, covered play court, and remodeling of the administration building and existing classrooms.
Helemano Elementary
1001 Ihi Ihi Avenue, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
Website: http://www.helemano.k12.hi.us/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 613
Number of Faculty: 41
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Won title of National Blue Ribbon School in 2016. Helemano receives extra funding due to their status as both a Title 1 and a Military Impacted school. Supported through partnerships with Dole Plantation and military commands from the Army & Navy.
Iliahi Elementary
2035 California Avenue, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/dragons.k12.hi.us/iliahiel/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 432
Number of Faculty: 26
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Holds Bullying Prevention Week every year in partnership with PBS. Very popular ukulele program, Na Kamali’i O ‘Iliahi, that allows kids to participate if academic and behavior standards are met.
Kaala Elementary
130 California Avenue, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
Website: https://kaalasite.wixsite.com/jrmules
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 437
Number of Faculty: 28
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
4th Grade teacher Kaitlyn Huff was 2017 State Winner of Teacher of Promise Award from National Milken Educators of Hawaii. Free summer course for students that focuses on math and reading improvement, as well as 2 week program before year starts to help entering kindergarteners get prepared for school.
Solomon Elementary
2875 Waianae Uka Avenue, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
Website: http://www.solomonelementary.org/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 973
Number of Faculty: 62
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Solomon is on Schofield Barracks, almost all students military dependents. Ground broken in July 2017 to build brand new school, using $70M federal grant. Workshops held for parents teaching them how they can help child learn math at home.
Wahiawa Elementary
1402 Glen Avenue, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
Website: http://wes.k12.hi.us/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 495
Number of Faculty: 29
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
1st school in the US to partner with both military (Tripler Hospital) & community (Queen’s Hospital) to create team that provides behavioral health services to students and families in need. English Language Learners given additional support from small group instruction and tutoring during school breaks.
Wheeler Elementary
1 Wheeler Army Airfield, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
Website: http://www.wheeler.k12.hi.us/Wheeler_Elementary/index.html
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 791
Number of Faculty: 50
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Very active PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization) with its own Facebook page to engage and inform. Over 90% of teachers have 3 or more years experience, higher than Hawaii school’s 85% average.
MILILANI COMPLEX
Kipapa Elementary
95-076 Kipapa Drive, Mililani, Hawaii 96789
Website: http://www.kipapaelementary.org/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 614
Number of Faculty: 41
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Every student takes part in Performing Arts program, learning presentation skills and participating in their grade-level’s annual performance. Full support program for all new Kipapa students, including social and emotional support.
Mililani Ike Elementary
95-1330 Lehiwa Drive, Mililani, Hawaii 96789
Website: http://www.milike.k12.hi.us/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 886
Number of Faculty: 50
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Mililani Ike has posted passing rates of the Standardized Math Test of 77% (vs Hawaii 46% average) and 81% (vs Hawaii 50% average) on the ELA Test. Large music program(s) that include choir, strings and orchestra plus Hype, which teaches 4th & 5th graders dance & flag routines that they perform in school and at commuity events.
Mililani Mauka Elementary
95-1111 Makaikai Street, Mililani, Hawaii 96789
Website: http://www.milmauka.k12.hi.us/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 881
Number of Faculty: 50
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Mililani Mauka uses Harvard’s Project Zero Smart School concept as their underlying philosophy. PTO is very involved, raising & providing funds for part-time art teacher and art activities such as raku pottery making and the creation of the tile mural. Hi-tech focus from 1993 opening, with full networking for voice, video and data.
Mililani Uka Elementary
94-380 Kuahelani Avenue, Mililani, Hawaii 96789
Website: http://mililaniuka.org/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 623
Number of Faculty: 37
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Holds the #7 spot of Hawaii Elementary Schools in Honolulu Magazine’s Grading the Public Schools list this year. Aina in the Schools very active at Mililani Uka, doing hands-on teaching on growing plants and making smart food choices. Regularly outscore Hawaii averages by at least 12 percentage points in Statewide Assessments.
Mililani Waena Elementary
95-502 Kipapa Drive, Mililani, Hawaii 96789
Website: http://www.mililaniwaena.org/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 732
Number of Faculty: 40
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
MakerSpace workshops give child tools, actual & digital, to build, design and create, developing engineering, architectural and creative skills. School’s Literacy Center helps K to 2nd graders who need help with reading through different strategies and activities. Mililani Waena is a 1:1 school, all students having access to tablet or laptop.
PUBLIC INTERMEDIATE / MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL OAHU
PEARL CITY COMPLEX
Highlands Intermediate School
1460 Hoolaulea Street, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Website: http://www.highlands.k12.hi.us/
Grades: 7th & 8th
Number of Students: 906
Number of Faculty: 90
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Deeper studies in STEM program added in recent years, such as 3D Computer Assisted Design (CAD), Microscopy, Aquaponics Engineering and Global Leadership. 92% of Highlands teachers have at least 3 years experience, above the 85% average for Hawaii schools.
WAIPAHU COMPLEX
Waipahu Intermediate School
94-455 Farrington Highway, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Website: http://www.waipahuintermediate.org/
Grades: 7th & 8th
Number of Students: 1,281
Number of Faculty: 78
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Waipahu is Hawaii’s largest single track intermediate school. Students have the same core teachers for both years here. New 8 classroom building, now being designed to house digital media studio, animation classes, science lab, auditorium and other science/technology focused spaces.
AIEA COMPLEX
Aiea Intermediate School
99-600 Kulawea Street, Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Website: http://www.aieais.k12.hi.us/
Grades: 7th & 8th
Number of Students: 617
Number of Faculty: 40
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Honolulu Magazine’s #3 of all Hawaii’s Intermediate Schools in the 2017 Grading the Public Schools rankings. Gifted & Talented program has 18% enrollment, compared to Hawaii’s 10% average. Curriculum across school emphasizes increasing required non-fiction reading and evidence-based writing.
LEILEHUA COMPLEX
Wahiawa Middle School
275 Rose Street, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
Website: https://sites.google.com/wahiawamiddle.k12.hi.us/wms-homepage
Grades: 6th to 8th
Number of Students: 838
Number of Faculty: 60
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
ELL tutoring is provided after-school and during Fall & Spring breaks and summer. Cyber Club and Cyber Patriots added this year to give students hands-on experience and learning of technology and programming.
Wheeler Intermediate School
2 Wheeler Army Airfield, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
Website: http://www.wheelm.k12.hi.us/
Grades: 6th to 8th
Number of Students: 842
Number of Faculty: 53
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Vast majority of students from military families (97%), with most classes taught by two teacher teams to achieve both greater discipline and learning. Consistently tests above the Hawaii average Statewide Assessment levels.
MILILANI COMPLEX
Mililani Middle School
95-1140 Lehiwa Drive, Mililani, Hawaii 96789
Website: http://www.milmdl.k12.hi.us/
Grades: 6th to 8th
Number of Students: 1,766
Number of Faculty: 98
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Currently still on a multi-track system, new school building to be built in next couple of years so Mililani can return to single-track schedule. Wide choices of special programs, like Beekeeping, Fishing Club, Studio Art as well as sports teams and activities.
PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL OAHU
Pearl City High School
2100 Hookiekie Street, Pearl City, HI 96782
Website: http://www.pchs.k12.hi.us/
Grades: 9th to 12th
Number of Students: 1,683
Number of Faculty: 107
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Large, green campus that many compare to a college. This year US News & World Report ranked Pearl City the 7th best high school in Hawaii. Music department held in high regard, with many students from outside using Geographic Exception to participate in it.
Waipahu High School
94-1211 Farrington Highway, Waipahu, HI 96797
Website: http://www.edline.net/pages/waipahu_high_school
Grades: 9th to 12th
Number of Students: 2,494
Number of Faculty: 154
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Top Hawaii high school in dual-college credit enrollment, with 650 students doing so last year. Early College program expanded after grant from McInerny Foundation. Waipahu has several Academies focusing on a career area, such as Culinary Arts, Teacher Education and Finance.
Aiea High School
98-1276 Ulune Street, Aiea, HI 96701
Website: http://www.aieahs.org/
Grades: 9th to 12th
Number of Students: 1,111
Number of Faculty: 61
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
43% of students who took AP Exams achieved passing marks of 3 or more, exceeding Hawaii’s 31% average. Smaller Learning Community in place to give Freshmen a smoother passage into High School environment.
Mililani High School
95-1200 Meheula Parkway, Mililani, HI 96789
Website: http://www.mililanihs.org/
Grades: 9th to 12th
Number of Students: 2,415
Number of Faculty: 141
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
US News rated Mililani HS as the 2nd best public high school in Hawaii in their 2017 listings, while Honolulu Magazine put it at #7. 54% of Mililani students who took AP Exams earned passing or better (3+), compared to the 31% that is Hawaii’s average. Over 40 extra-curricular clubs & activities.
Leilehua High School
1515 California Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Website: http://www.leilehua.k12.hi.us/
Grades: 9th to 12th
Number of Students: 1,745
Number of Faculty: 122
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Leilehua took 2017’s #6 ranking of Hawaii high schools in US News & World Report. Their Agriculture Learning Center gives students deep learning & experience in hydroponics, animal science, small engine repair and other relevant areas. Student body is 25% military dependents.
PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL OAHU
Kamalani Academy
1403 California Avenue, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
Website: http://www.kamalaniacademy.org/
Grades: Pre-K to 8th
Number of Students: 311
Number of Faculty: 14
Student/Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Opened in August 2017, school has a Hawaiian culture/traditions focus. Kamalani is the only Arts Integration Charter School, using the arts in its teaching of core subjects, inspired by similar programs at Pomaikai Elementary on Maui and Nevada’s Doral Academy schools.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL OAHU
Abundant Life School
650 Kilani Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Website: http://www.abundantlifehawaii.com/
Grades: K to 6th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Pentecostal
Number of Students: 57
Number of Faculty: 9
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Tuition: $4,200
Christian values and instruction a major part of child’s day at Abundant Life. Small classes that allow teachers to spend more time with individual students when needed.
Calvary Chapel Christian School
98-1016 Komo Mai Drive, Aiea, HI 96701
Website: http://www.cccsofhonolulu.org/
Grades: K to 12th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Non Denominational
Number of Students: 167
Number of Faculty: 12
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Tuition: $6,000 to $7,100
Require at least 1 parent be professing Christian who attends church. School uses Bob Jones Publishing for their curriculum materials. Activities include Tae Kwan Do, Self Defense, Speech & Debate along with athletics.
Hanalani Schools
94-294 Anania Drive, Mililani, HI 96789
Website: https://www.hanalani.org/page
Grades: Pre-K to 12th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Non Denominational
Number of Students: 724
Number of Faculty: 64
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1 (Averaged across all Schools)
Tuition: Pre-K – $11,525; K to 6th – $12,290; 7th to 12th – $13,430
Curriculum focused on building Christian Character in a challenging learning environment. Flatscreens & iPads in every K3 and K4 classroom, while Hanalani’s Robotics team has won State Championship 6 straight years. 100% of graduates accepted to chosen college.
Ho’ala Schools
1067 California Avenue #A, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Website: http://hoalaschool.org/
Grades: K to 12th
Number of Students: 79
Number of Faculty: 8
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Tuition: K to 6th – $10,255; 7th & 8th – $10,448; 9th to 12th – $10,570
Parents expected to attend 5 workshops each year to teach them how to support child’s education and emotional health at home. Ho’ala uses Agreement System, instead of punishment-oriented, to instill Character and good choices. Graduates have a 100% college acceptance record.
Lanakila Baptist Elementary
94-1250 Waipahu Street, Waipahu, HI 96797
Website: http://www.lbswarriors.com/
Grades: K to 6th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Baptist
Number of Students: 156
Number of Faculty: 21
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $7,400
Lower grades attend here, the Middle/HS campus in Ewa Beach. Classes are small and exceptional Student/Teacher ratio allows for greater personal attention. After-school programs include Karate, Japanese, Piano and Hula.
Our Lady of Good Counsel
1530 Hoolana St, Pearl City, HI 96782
Website: http://www.olgchawaii.org/
Grades: Pre-K to 8th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Roman Catholic
Number of Students: 202
Number of Faculty: 16
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Tuition: Pre-K – $7,740; K to 8th – $7,150
Curriculum is evaluated and reviewed every year to ensure improvements and needed changes are made. All students take part in class service projects throughout the year to learn habit of giving back. Weekly masses part of school schedule.
Our Savior Lutheran School
98-1098 Moanalua Road, Aiea, HI 96701
Website: http://oursaviorlutheranschool.org/
Grades: Pre-K to 8th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Lutheran
Number of Students: 182
Number of Faculty: 15
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Tuition: Pre-K – $6,600; K to 8th – $8,300
Student Support Directors works one on one with students who either need greater challenges or are falling behind. On 2017 Stanford Achievement Test the Our Savior students’ Median Grade Level Equivalency was from 1.5 to 4.9 grades higher than their actual grade.
Pearl Harbor Christian Academy
94-1044 Waipio Uka St, Waipahu, HI 96797
Website: http://pearlharborchristianacademy.com/
Grades: Pre-K to 8th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Non Denominational
Number of Students: 180
Number of Faculty: 15
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Tuition: Pre-K – $6,950; K to 8th – $6,800
Uses a variety of materials in curriculum including A Beka, Purposeful Design and Prentice Hall in a strongly Christian oriented learning environment. New gym built in 2015, plans in place to expand to high school.
St Elizabeth Catholic School
99-310 Moanalua Road, Aiea, HI 96701
Website: http://www.steliz-hi.org/
Grades: K to 8th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Roman Catholic
Number of Students: 173
Number of Faculty: 11
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Tuition: $6,750
Religion classes and services are a required part of student’s daily experience at St Elizabeth. Activities include Hula Halau, Praise Choir and sports for 4th to 8th graders.
St Joseph Parish School
94-651 Farrington Highway, Waipahu, HI 96797
Website: http://www.stjosephwaipahu.org/
Grades: Pre-K to 8th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Roman Catholic
Number of Students: 294
Number of Faculty: 21
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Tuition: Pre-K – $8,688; K to 8th – $7,975
Students must perform a minimum amount of community service (½ hour/Qtr in K to 2 hours/Qtr in 8th). Work is graded competitively, with an A- scored at 93 – 96, 90 to 92 being a B+, etc. Parents expected to be involved, with required attendance at Orientations, Parent/Teacher meetings.
The Children’s House
1840 Komo Mai Drive, Pearl City, HI 96782
Website: https://www.childrenshousehawaii.org/our-school.html
Grades: Pre-K to 6th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Non-Denominational
Number of Students: 310
Number of Faculty: 32
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Tuition: Pre-K – $10,700; K to 6th – $10, 400 to $11,700 (Depending on Grade)
Children’s House is a Montessori school, with a more free environment for students and teachers who guide more than instruct. Emphasis on teaching Christian life and scripture.
Trinity Lutheran School
1611 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Website: http://www.tls-hawaii.org/
Grades: Pre-K to 8th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Lutheran
Number of Students: 160
Number of Faculty: 17
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Tuition: Pre-K – $7,725; K to 4th – $8,400; 5th to 8th – $8,500
Holds daily devotions and prayers in classes, but not all students are Christian. Many military children attend here as well. Trinity students have a solid record of high scores on Standardized Math tests. Currently planning major renovation of facilities.