Public schools in Kaneohe, HI
12 open public schools with an address in Kaneohe, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,237
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Hawaii median 14.1:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Kaneohe public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Kaneohe, HI: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,237 students, an average of 353 per school. The largest campus is Castle High School (997 students), and the largest elementary school is Kaneohe Elementary School (546).
Every listed school belongs to Hawaii Department of Education. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kaneohe
Elementary schools in Kaneohe
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahuimanu Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 285 | 13.3:1 | |
| Heeia Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 358 | 11.7:1 | |
| Kahaluu Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 249 | 11.3:1 | |
| Kaneohe Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 546 | 15:1 | |
| Kapunahala Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 435 | 12.1:1 | |
| Puohala Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–08 | 320 | 16:1 | |
| Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 234 | 11.1:1 | |
| Waiahole Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 97 | 10.8:1 |
Middle schools in Kaneohe
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School Hawaii Department of Education | 07–08 | 513 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Kaneohe
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle High School Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 997 | 12:1 | |
| Hakipuu Academy Hawaii Department of Education · Charter | 05–12 | 55 | 18.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kaneohe
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS Hawaii Department of Education · Charter | PK–12 | 148 | 13.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.8%
- Hispanic23.1%
- Black0.3%
- Asian11.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander37.3%
- Multiracial23.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Kaneohe schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,237 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kaneohe
How many public schools are in Kaneohe, HI?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Kaneohe: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,237 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kaneohe?
All listed public schools with an address in Kaneohe belong to Hawaii Department of Education. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kaneohe?
Castle High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kaneohe, with 997 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kaneohe?
Yes. 2 of the 12 public schools in Kaneohe are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Hakipuu Academy, Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kaneohe schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kaneohe public schools is 12.7:1, lower than the Hawaii school median of 14.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kaneohe guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Hawaii cities