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Best Schools in Waianae, HI
Waianae, HI has 13 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,352 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Waianae don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waianae, HI
The top high schools in Waianae, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waianae High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1831 Students
2. Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 960 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waianae, HI
The top middle schools in Waianae, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waianae Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 671 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waianae, HI
The top elementary schools in Waianae, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leihoku Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 804 Students
2. Maili Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 655 Students
3. Makaha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
4. Nanakuli Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students
5. Nanaikapono Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 730 Students
6. Waianae Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 446 Students
7. Adventist Malama Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adventist Malama Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 43 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waianae, HI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waianae, HI has a total population of 26,686 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waianae, HI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waianae, HI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waianae, HI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waianae, HI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Waianae, HI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waianae, HI
How many schools are in Waianae, HI?
Waianae, HI has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,352 students in total.
How do schools in Waianae perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Waianae score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Waianae don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waianae?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Waianae
11 of 11 schools in Waianae carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 3F: 7
All 11 public schools we grade in Waianae. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Leihoku Elementary School
- Maili Elementary School
- Makaha Elementary School
- Nanaikapono Elementary School
- Nanakuli Elementary School
- Waianae Elementary School
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.