Best 96786 Hawaii Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,533 students in 96786, HI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96786, HI are Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School, Wahiawa Middle School and Kamalani Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96786 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 96786, HI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Best 96786, HI Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Wahiawa Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Rose St
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96786, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96786, HI include Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School, Wahiawa Middle School and Kamalani Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 96786?
3 public middle schools are located in 96786.
What is the racial composition of students in 96786?
96786 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

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