Iliahi Elementary School vs Kamalani Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iliahi Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Kamalani Academy
Wahiawa · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
110 students
| Measure | Iliahi Elementary School Wahiawa, Hawaii | Kamalani Academy Wahiawa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 182 | #126 of 182 |
| National rank | #9309 of 50,301 | #29138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 313 | 110 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| city | Wahiawa | Wahiawa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iliahi Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 44.2).
- •Iliahi Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Iliahi Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Kamalani Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 53%).
- •Kamalani Academy does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •Iliahi Elementary School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 110.
- •Iliahi Elementary School is a public school while Kamalani Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Iliahi Elementary School better than Kamalani Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Iliahi Elementary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 44.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Iliahi Elementary School and Kamalani Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wahiawa and Wahiawa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iliahi Elementary School: 313. Kamalani Academy: 110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iliahi Elementary School and Kamalani Academy rank in Hawaii?
Iliahi Elementary School is 41st of 182 and Kamalani Academy is 126th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).