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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 96797


At a glance
9
Schools
10,099
Students
Top rankedKanoelani Elementary School32nd of 204 Hawaii elementary schools
Biggest riser
Waikele Elementary School up 26 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Honowai Elementary School 12.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
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1★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 96797 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others facing challenges.

Waipahu High School is a standout, consistently ranking among the top 10-13 high schools in Hawaii with a 4-star rating. It boasts a strong 86% 4-year graduation rate and impressive test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. Similarly, Kanoelani Elementary School and Waikele Elementary School are high-performing elementary schools, ranked among the top 32-60 in the state with 4-star ratings and exceptional test scores.

In contrast, some schools in the 96797 zip code, such as Waipahu Elementary and Honowai Elementary, have significantly lower proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics. The data also reveals variations in school resources, with per-student spending ranging from $9,005 at Hawaii Technology Academy to $17,614 at Waikele Elementary. Addressing attendance issues, which are high at some schools, could be a key factor in improving academic outcomes across the 96797 zip code area.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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