Schools in Waianae, Hawaii (2025)

11 schools · 8,103 students · 9 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 707.

Waianae, in Hawaii, has 11 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 8,103 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle, 1 other; by sector 9 public, 2 charter.

The median Enrollment across Waianae's schools is 707, above the Hawaii median of 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

10 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Leihoku Elementary School (40.8, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Nanakuli Elementary School (33.7, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Maili Elementary School (31.0, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.

The largest schools are Waianae High School (1,551 students), Nanakuli High & Intermediate School (928 students), Kamaile Academy PCS (919 students).

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Ranked schools in Waianae

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Hawaii.

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Leihoku Elementary School Waianae · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	40.8 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	756
2	Nanakuli Elementary School Waianae · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	33.7 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	384
3	Maili Elementary School Waianae · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	31.0 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	609
4	Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS Waianae · Elementary · Grades K–8	Charter	27.2 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	707
5	Waianae Intermediate School Waianae · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	27.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	745
6	Nanakuli High & Intermediate School Waianae · High · Grades 7–12	Public	25.9 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	928
7	Makaha Elementary School Waianae · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	24.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	409
8	Nanaikapono Elementary School Waianae · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	22.7 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	688
9	Waianae High School Waianae · High · Grades 9–12	Public	21.5 Lower 50%	3% Math proficiency	1,551
10	Waianae Elementary School Waianae · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	17.9 Lower 50%	11% Math proficiency	407

Other schools in Waianae

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.

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Kamaile Academy PCS

Waianae · Charter other · Grades PK–12

919 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Waianae?

Leihoku Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Waianae with a Success Index (US) of 40.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).

How many schools are in Waianae?

Waianae has 11 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 other) educating 8,103 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Waianae?

The median Enrollment across schools in Waianae is 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.