Public schools in Wailuku, HI
5 open public schools with an address in Wailuku, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,031
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Hawaii median 14.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wailuku public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Wailuku, HI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,031 students, an average of 806 per school. The largest campus is Henry Perrine Baldwin High School (1,266 students), and the largest elementary school is Puu Kukui Elementary School (750).
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 15.1:1, higher 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.
About 48% 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 Wailuku
Elementary schools in Wailuku
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puu Kukui Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 750 | 16:1 | |
| Waihee Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 572 | 15.1:1 | |
| Wailuku Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 550 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Wailuku
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iao Intermediate School Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 893 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Wailuku
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Perrine Baldwin High School Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 1,266 | 17.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black0.1%
- Asian18.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander31.3%
- Multiracial21.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Wailuku schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,031 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wailuku
How many public schools are in Wailuku, HI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Wailuku: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,031 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wailuku?
All listed public schools with an address in Wailuku 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 Wailuku?
Henry Perrine Baldwin High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wailuku, with 1,266 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wailuku?
No school with an address in Wailuku is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Hawaii.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wailuku schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wailuku public schools is 15.1:1, higher 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 Wailuku 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