For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,728 students in 96786, HI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 96786, HI are Iliahi Elementary School, Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and Helemano Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 96786 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Hawaii public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Pre schools in 96786, HI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschool average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best 96786, HI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iliahi Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2035 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6400
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Helemano Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Ihi Ihi Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6336
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Waianae & Ayres Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6380
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Wahiawa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Glen Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6393
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6393
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Schofield Barracks
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 624-9500
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 624-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Kaala Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6366
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6366
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 96786, HI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 96786, HI include Iliahi Elementary School, Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and Helemano Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 96786?
8 public preschools are located in 96786.
What is the racial composition of students in 96786?
96786 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public preschools average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).