ZIP 96786 — 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 96786

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 96786 (Wheeler AFB, 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 33 K-12 schools (29 public, 4 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.7 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.9% 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 6.4 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Hawaii Department of Education

LEA ID

1500030

Private school share (ACS)

0.9%

Colleges & universities (17)

Brigham Young University-Hawaii6.4 miles (10.3 km)4yr-private
Leeward Community College11.8 miles (19.1 km)2yr-public
Hawaii Tokai International College15.2 miles (24.4 km)2yr-private
Windward Community College15.2 miles (24.5 km)2yr-public
University of Hawaii-West Oahu15.3 miles (24.5 km)4yr-public
University of Phoenix-Hawaii17.2 miles (27.7 km)4yr-private
Pacific Rim Christian University17.3 miles (27.9 km)4yr-private
Honolulu Community College18.2 miles (29.2 km)2yr-public
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine18.9 miles (30.4 km)4yr-private
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design19.0 miles (30.6 km)2yr-private
Hawaii Pacific University19.1 miles (30.8 km)4yr-private
Hawaii Medical College20.4 miles (32.9 km)2yr-private

Show all 17 colleges & universities

University of Hawaii at Manoa21.0 miles (33.9 km)4yr-public
University of Hawaii System Office21.1 miles (33.9 km)4yr-public
Chaminade University of Honolulu21.9 miles (35.3 km)4yr-private
Kapiolani Community College23.3 miles (37.4 km)2yr-public
Kauai Community College95.1 miles (153.0 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Iliahi Elementary School	public	—	—	4.3 miles (6.9 km)
Helemano Elementary School	public	—	—	4.5 miles (7.2 km)
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	4.7 miles (7.6 km)
Wahiawa Elementary School	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.7 km)
Leilehua High School	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.8 km)
Kamalani Academy	public	—	—	4.9 miles (7.9 km)
HO'ALA SCHOOL	private	—	—	5.3 miles (8.6 km)
ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL	private	—	—	5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Hauula Elementary School	public	—	—	5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Wahiawa Middle School	public	—	—	5.4 miles (8.8 km)
Mililani Ike Elementary School	public	—	—	5.9 miles (9.4 km)
Kaala Elementary School	public	—	—	6.1 miles (9.8 km)
Mililani Middle School	public	—	—	6.1 miles (9.9 km)
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School	public	—	—	6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Mililani Mauka Elementary School	public	—	—	6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School	public	—	—	6.7 miles (10.8 km)
Laie Elementary School	public	—	—	6.8 miles (11.0 km)
Kipapa Elementary School	public	—	—	7.4 miles (11.9 km)
Mililani Waena Elementary School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.5 km)
Kahuku Elementary School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Mililani High School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Kahuku High & Intermediate School	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.8 km)
Sunset Beach Elementary School	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.3 km)
Kaaawa Elementary School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Haleiwa Elementary School	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.1 km)
Mililani Uka Elementary School	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.6 km)
Waialua Elementary School	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.7 km)
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.2 miles (14.8 km)
Waialua High & Intermediate School	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.2 km)
Palisades Elementary School	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)
Waiahole Elementary School	public	—	—	9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 96786

What school district is ZIP code 96786 in?

ZIP 96786 (Wheeler AFB, 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 96786?

US5 lists 33 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 29 public and 4 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 96786 attend private school?

About 0.9% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 96786 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%
High school	28.0%
Less than HS	6.4%
School district	Hawaii Department of Education

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