Hawaii Department of Education operates 290 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Hawaii Department of Education | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 180,000 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 290 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $16,500/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | ≈ Near avg |
| District Type | Suburban | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 10/10 — Excellent | — | Above average |
- Enchanted Lake Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 258 students
- Hauula Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 387 students
- Heeia Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 358 students
- Kaaawa Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 129 students
- Kaelepulu Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 188 students
- Kahaluu Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 249 students
- Kahuku High & Intermediate School — Grades 7–12 · 1433 students
- Kailua Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 267 students
- Kailua High School — Grades 9–12 · 795 students
- Kailua Intermediate School — Grades 7–8 · 749 students
- Kainalu Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 559 students
- Kalaheo High School — Grades 9–12 · 874 students
- Kaneohe Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 546 students
- Kapunahala Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 435 students
- Keolu Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 125 students
- Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School — Grades 7–8 · 513 students
- Laie Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 662 students
- Ka'ohao Public Charter School — Grades PK–6 · 332 students
- Maunawili Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 361 students
- Mokapu Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 805 students
- Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 234 students
- Blanche Pope Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 212 students
- Puohala Elementary School — Grades PK–8 · 320 students
- Sunset Beach Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 359 students
- Waiahole Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 97 students
- Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School — Grades PK–8 · 344 students
- Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 422 students
- Haaheo Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 122 students
- Hilo High School — Grades 9–12 · 1170 students
- Hilo Intermediate School — Grades 7–8 · 560 students
- Mililani Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,635 students
- Ewa Makai Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,221 students
- Waipahu Intermediate School — Grades 7–8 · 1,113 students
- Kaimuki Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,019 students
- Maui Waena Intermediate School — Grades 6–8 · 1,015 students
- Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School — Grades 6–8 · 944 students
- King David Kalakaua Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 900 students
- Iao Intermediate School — Grades 6–8 · 893 students
- Waiakea Intermediate School — Grades 6–8 · 857 students
- Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 826 students
- Highlands Intermediate School — Grades 7–8 · 824 students
- Honouliuli Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 793 students
- Niu Valley Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 786 students
- Moanalua Middle School — Grades 7–8 · 768 students
- Aliamanu Middle School — Grades 7–8 · 755 students
- Honolulu Intermediate School — Grades 7–8 · 749 students
- Waianae Intermediate School — Grades 7–8 · 745 students
- Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 729 students
- Kapolei Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 727 students
- Ilima Intermediate School — Grades 7–8 · 725 students
- Keaau Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 696 students
- Wahiawa Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 694 students
- Kealakehe Intermediate School — Grades 6–8 · 677 students
- Konawaena Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 614 students
- Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 602 students
- + 17 more middle schools
- James Campbell High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,890 students
- Waipahu High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,538 students
- Mililani High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,382 students
- Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,094 students
- Moanalua High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,966 students
- Kapolei High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,836 students
- Maui High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,725 students
- Waianae High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,551 students
- Leilehua High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,521 students
- Pearl City High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,481 students
- Kalani High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,455 students
- Kealakehe High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,401 students
- President Theodore Roosevelt High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,336 students
- Henry Perrine Baldwin High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,266 students
- President William McKinley High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,245 students
- Admiral Arthur W Radford High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,227 students
- King Kekaulike High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,217 students
- Waiakea High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,183 students
- Hilo High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,170 students
- Henry J Kaiser High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,073 students
- Keaau High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,041 students
- Kauai High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,016 students
- Kapaa High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,005 students
- Castle High School — Grades 9–12 · 997 students
- Konawaena High School — Grades 9–12 · 955 students
- + 10 more high schools
- Hawaii Technology Academy - PCS — Grades K–12 · 1,924 students
- Kahuku High & Intermediate School — Grades 7–12 · 1,433 students
- August Ahrens Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 1,152 students
- Holomua Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 1,107 students
- Nanakuli High & Intermediate School — Grades 7–12 · 928 students
- Kamaile Academy PCS — Grades PK–12 · 919 students
- Waipahu Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 827 students
- Mokapu Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 805 students
- Leihoku Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 756 students
- Pahoa High & Intermediate School — Grades 7–12 · 745 students
- Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS — Grades K–12 · 738 students
- Kanoelani Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 735 students
- Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School — Grades PK–8 · 732 students
- Kaleiopuu Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 727 students
- Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS — Grades K–8 · 707 students
- Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS — Grades K–12 · 696 students
- Honokaa High & Intermediate School — Grades 7–12 · 695 students
- Nanaikapono Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 688 students
- Kaimiloa Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 677 students
- Kihei Charter School — Grades K–12 · 670 students
- Laie Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 662 students
- Moanalua Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 661 students
- Aliamanu Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 650 students
- Salt Lake Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 643 students
- Maili Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 609 students
- + 103 more other schools
About Hawaii Department of Education
Families in zip code 96850 (Honolulu, Hawaii) are assigned to Hawaii Department of Education for public education through 12. This overview covers the district’s funding levels, scale, rating, and what to expect from the enrollment process if you’re moving to or within this zip code.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Hawaii Department of Education runs approximately $16,500 annually, placing it near the Hawaii state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Hawaii Department of Education is a major metropolitan district with 295 schools serving students from K–12. The district enrolls approximately 170,209 students in total. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.
Understanding the 10/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Hawaii Department of Education 10 out of 10 — top-tier among Hawaii public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection. We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Hawaii is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Hawaii Department of Education ranks among the highest-performing public school districts in Hawaii on state assessments, with reading and math proficiency rates in roughly the top 10–20% statewide. Homes in and around zip code 96850 often carry a measurable premium relative to neighboring areas served by lower-rated districts. Families moving here for academic strength will find a district whose students test well above the state norm. Even within top-rated districts, individual school performance varies — confirm your specific school assignments directly with the district.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 96850
Children in zip code 96850 are assigned to Hawaii Department of Education for public school enrollment, covering grades K–12. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 96850, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Hawaii Department of Education at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Hawaii districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Honolulu
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Hawaii Department of Education serves zip code 96850, homes in and around zip code 96850 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Hawaii, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Hawaii Department of Education programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 96850.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Hawaii Department of Education before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 96850 data.