For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 686 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
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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