ZIP 96717 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 96717

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 96717 (Punaluu, HI) is associated with Hawaii Department of Education (LEA 1500030) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 27 K-12 schools (24 public, 3 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.1 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.6% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Brigham Young University-Hawaii about 6.0 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Hawaii Department of Education

LEA ID

1500030

Private school share (ACS)

0.6%

Colleges & universities (17)

Brigham Young University-Hawaii6.0 miles (9.6 km)4yr-private
Windward Community College12.0 miles (19.3 km)2yr-public
Leeward Community College12.5 miles (20.1 km)2yr-public
Pacific Rim Christian University15.9 miles (25.6 km)4yr-private
Honolulu Community College16.5 miles (26.5 km)2yr-public
Hawaii Tokai International College17.0 miles (27.4 km)2yr-private
University of Hawaii-West Oahu17.0 miles (27.4 km)4yr-public
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine17.1 miles (27.5 km)4yr-private
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design17.3 miles (27.8 km)2yr-private
Hawaii Pacific University17.4 miles (27.9 km)4yr-private
Hawaii Medical College18.5 miles (29.8 km)2yr-private
University of Hawaii at Manoa18.8 miles (30.2 km)4yr-public

Show all 17 colleges & universities

University of Hawaii System Office18.8 miles (30.3 km)4yr-public
University of Phoenix-Hawaii19.2 miles (30.9 km)4yr-private
Chaminade University of Honolulu19.5 miles (31.4 km)4yr-private
Kapiolani Community College20.9 miles (33.7 km)2yr-public
Kauai Community College99.8 miles (160.6 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
Hauula Elementary School	public	—	—	3.3 miles (5.4 km)
Kaaawa Elementary School	public	—	—	3.8 miles (6.1 km)
ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL	private	—	—	4.0 miles (6.5 km)
Waiahole Elementary School	public	—	—	6.2 miles (10.0 km)
Laie Elementary School	public	—	—	6.4 miles (10.4 km)
Iliahi Elementary School	public	—	—	7.0 miles (11.3 km)
Mililani Ike Elementary School	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.1 km)
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	7.8 miles (12.5 km)
Mililani Middle School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Leilehua High School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Kahaluu Elementary School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Kamalani Academy	public	—	—	8.1 miles (13.0 km)
Wahiawa Elementary School	public	—	—	8.1 miles (13.1 km)
Helemano Elementary School	public	—	—	8.1 miles (13.1 km)
Wahiawa Middle School	public	—	—	8.5 miles (13.7 km)
Kahuku High & Intermediate School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Kahuku Elementary School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Mililani Mauka Elementary School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
HO'ALA SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.6 miles (13.9 km)
Kaala Elementary School	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Kipapa Elementary School	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.4 km)
Palisades Elementary School	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.5 km)
Ahuimanu Elementary School	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.7 km)
Mililani Waena Elementary School	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.7 km)
Mililani High School	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.8 km)
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.8 km)
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School	public	—	—	9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 96717

What school district is ZIP code 96717 in?

ZIP 96717 (Punaluu, HI) maps to Hawaii Department of Education (LEA ID 1500030) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 96717?

US5 lists 27 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 24 public and 3 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 96717 attend private school?

About 0.6% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 96717 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	33.5%
High school	33.7%
Less than HS	9.3%
School district	Hawaii Department of Education

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