ZIP 96749 — 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 96749

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 96749 (Hawaiian Paradise Park, 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 29 K-12 schools (23 public, 6 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.3 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% 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 Hawaii Community College about 7.8 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Hawaii Department of Education

LEA ID

1500030

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (2)

Hawaii Community College7.8 miles (12.5 km)2yr-public
University of Hawaii at Hilo8.1 miles (13.0 km)4yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
CHRISTIAN LIBERTY ACADEMY	private	—	—	2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.4 km)
Keaau High School	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.5 km)
Keaau Elementary School	public	—	—	3.0 miles (4.8 km)
Keaau Middle School	public	—	—	3.1 miles (5.1 km)
MALAMALAMA WALDORF SCHOOL	private	—	—	4.6 miles (7.4 km)
MALAMALAMA WALDORF SCHOOL	private	—	—	4.6 miles (7.4 km)
Kua o ka La - NCPCS	public	—	—	5.5 miles (8.9 km)
Waiakeawaena Elementary School	public	—	—	6.7 miles (10.7 km)
Waiakea Elementary School	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Waiakea Intermediate School	public	—	—	7.7 miles (12.3 km)
Waiakea High School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.5 km)
Keonepoko Elementary School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.5 km)
Keaukaha Elementary School	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Ke Ana Laahana - PCS	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.9 km)
Mountain View Elementary School	public	—	—	8.7 miles (14.0 km)
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.9 miles (14.3 km)
Na Wai Ola - PCS	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.8 km)
MAUNA LOA SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.4 miles (15.1 km)
Pahoa Elementary School	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.2 km)
Pahoa High & Intermediate School	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Connections - New Century PCS	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.4 km)
Hilo Union Elementary School	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.5 km)
Hilo Intermediate School	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)
NA HUNAAHI	private	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)
Hilo High School	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 96749

What school district is ZIP code 96749 in?

ZIP 96749 (Hawaiian Paradise Park, 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 96749?

US5 lists 29 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 23 public and 6 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 96749 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 96749 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%
High school	34.4%
Less than HS	8.0%
School district	Hawaii Department of Education

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