The school system in Ewa Beach has expanded its capacity, especially in the last 2 decades, to serve the fast growing community. There are a variety of programs offered within both the public and private options that should cover most child’s learning style and academic goals.
The following is an overview of Ewa Beach’s elementary, middle, intermediate and high schools. For more information on Ewa Beach, check out our Ewa Beach homes for sale page, which lists properties for sale in Ewa Beach, but also include information on a wide variety of other areas related to Ewa Beach.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS (elementary through high schools)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN EWA BEACH
Ewa Beach Elementary
Address: 91-740 Papipi Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Classes for Pre-Kindergarden to 6th Grades. Has programs concentrating not only on those with special needs, but also ESL for children who need it. Also has ‘Safety Nets’ to help struggling students, including personal tutoring during and after school hours. Enrollment has gone up markedly since 2009, with hiring of new teachers to match.
Ewa Elementary
Address: 91-1280 Renton Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Has Edible Learning Garden, where students plant, maintain and grow plants & vegetables, learning not just gardening, but science and even cooking! Ewa Elementary is the oldest school in Leeward Oahu, established in 1882. Serves Pre-K to 6th Grade with over 1,000 students currently. School has added buildings each decade as Ewa Beach population has grown, so campus is made up of a mix of facilities from 1960’s to the 2000’s.
Holomua Elementary
Address: 91-1561 Keaunui Dr, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Parents are encouraged to be involved in the school and their child’s education, beginning with workshops held especially for them. The school has also rooted itself in the community through relationships established with businesses in Ewa Beach and the USS Crommelin. Holomua has made technology a priority with a full computer lab, as well as 2 mobile labs with 25 computers of their own. Classrooms have computers, too. Runs on a Multitrack school schedule. Also note that this is a year-round Multi-track school with 3 different calendars – A, B & C. Your child’s calendar will follow one of those 3 tracks, each with its own on & off-times.
Kaimiloa Elementary
Address: 91-1028 Kaunolu St, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Uses system called Personal Learning Communities, which relies on ongoing tracking of student’s results and progress. Changes are then made in response over time in response to upward or downward trend. Goal is a more personalized teaching approach to individual students and their learning style. Also offers Junior Police Officers (JPO) program and Digital Art Squad. The Digital Art program gives students experience in using software, music, art & design together. Participants are also the go-to Tech Support for their classroom.
Iroquois Point Elementary
Address: 5553 Cormorant Ave, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Iroquois is an International Baccalaureate World School, providing the IB’s Primary Years Program as part of their curriculum. This approach to learning encourages ‘Inquiry-Based’ education and going outside the customary subjects of school. Every classroom is outfitted with computers. Hawaiian Studies program is given heavy emphasis, all students learning about Hawaiian history, culture along with language and song & dance.
Keoneula Elementary
Address: 91-970 Kaileolea Dr, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
You’ll find the newest facilities, which include A/C, here at the most recently built elementary school in the district. Due to Ewa Beach’s growth some classes are held in portable buildings, though.
They are the only elementary to have 2 Art & Science labs. Students also use online programs, such as Achieve 3000 (Reading & Literacy) and Math IXL, which they can log onto at home. An Outdoor Learning Center is in place, with Native Hawaiian Garden as part of the STEM (Science, Technology, English, Mathematics) program lessons.
MIDDLE & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS IN EWA BEACH
Ewa Makai Middle School
Address: 91-6291 Kapolei Pkwy, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Ewa Makai recently made the list of 41 Most Innovative Schools in America by Education site Noodle.com. Award won due to creation of app for students that tracks their progress in school as well as their Tech P.E. Program. Tech P.E. uses iPads to video students form & participation in athletics and weight training for later review and improvement. They’re being utilized as well in recording oral presentations and speeches to improve those skills, too.
Ilima Intermediate School
Address: 91-884 Fort Weaver Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Offers 2 primary programs. One is AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program, centered on college preparedness. The other, STEM (Science, Technology, English, Mathematics), where students are given ‘problem based projects’ to encourage innovative thinking and solutions. Academic Teams are assigned to every Ilima student to keep track of their progress and attendance, communicate with parents when necessary and assist with tutoring and other support.
HIGH SCHOOLS IN EWA BEACH
Campbell High School
Address: 91-980 N Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Campbell is an International Baccalaureate school, offering the IB programs that concentrate on equipping students not just with general education, but also an understanding of a world that is interconnected like never before. There are also 4 Learning Communities to give students more personlized attention and teaching of special skills such as robotics, culinary arts, 2D/3D CAD and media communications/journalism. These are part of Campbell’s mission to educate as well as equip students with in-demand skills they can use in the job market.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN EWA BEACH
Friendship Christian Schools
Address: 91-1207 & 91-1130 Renton Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Preschool through High School, divided between 2 locations, Youth Center & Church Campuses. Youth Center has Before (6:30AM-8:00AM) and After School (2:30PM-5:30PM) care available. School uses Gradelink system, which allows parents and teachers to track all aspects of student’s progress in academics, attendance and other key areas online.
Lanakila Baptist Junior & Senior High School
Address: 91-1219 Renton Road, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Prides itself on consistently beating local, State & National Standards measured by Stanford Achievement Test. Uses Beka curriculum, which integrates scripture and biblical perspectives in core courses. 100% Graduation Rate and over 50% of students in National or Junior National Honor Society. Elementary School campus in Waipahu.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Address: 91-1010 N Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Kindergarden to the 8th Grade. School encourages parents’ active involvement in child’s education along with teachers and staff. Describes curriculum as ‘faith-based and gospel-driven’ and includes weekly computer education classes, those skills often integrated into the core subject lessons. Heiwa-Do Karate classes also available for students.
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