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Paia CDP, HI

ZIP 96779 — 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 96779

K-12 nearby
27
Public
16
Private
11
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 96779 (Paia, 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 (16 public, 11 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.8 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 IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage about 5.2 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Hawaii Department of Education
LEA ID
1500030
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (12)

  • IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage5.2 miles (8.4 km)2yr-private
  • University of Hawaii Maui College6.2 miles (9.9 km)4yr-public
  • Kapiolani Community College94.6 miles (152.3 km)2yr-public
  • Chaminade University of Honolulu95.4 miles (153.6 km)4yr-private
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa96.3 miles (155.0 km)4yr-public
  • University of Hawaii System Office96.3 miles (155.0 km)4yr-public
  • Hawaii Medical College98.0 miles (157.7 km)2yr-private
  • Windward Community College98.3 miles (158.2 km)2yr-public
  • Hawaii Pacific University99.0 miles (159.4 km)4yr-private
  • Hawaii Institute of Hair Design99.2 miles (159.6 km)2yr-private
  • Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine99.2 miles (159.6 km)4yr-private
  • Honolulu Community College99.9 miles (160.8 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
DORIS TODD CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——0.9 miles (1.5 km)
Paia Elementary Schoolpublic——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
ROOTS SCHOOLprivate——4.0 miles (6.4 km)
Haiku Elementary Schoolpublic——4.3 miles (6.8 km)
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MAUIprivate——5.0 miles (8.1 km)
HAWAIIAN MISSION ACADEMY MAUIprivate——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Pukalani Elementary Schoolpublic——5.5 miles (8.8 km)
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate Schoolpublic——5.8 miles (9.3 km)
Makawao Elementary Schoolpublic——5.8 miles (9.4 km)
Kahului Elementary Schoolpublic——6.0 miles (9.6 km)
Maui High Schoolpublic——6.2 miles (10.0 km)
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOLprivate——6.5 miles (10.4 km)
King Kekaulike High Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Lihikai Elementary Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (10.9 km)
SEABURY HALLprivate——6.8 miles (11.0 km)
KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS MAUIprivate——6.9 miles (11.1 km)
Maui Waena Intermediate Schoolpublic——7.0 miles (11.2 km)
Henry Perrine Baldwin High Schoolpublic——7.0 miles (11.3 km)
ST ANTHONY GRADEprivate——7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Pomaikai Elementary Schoolpublic——7.3 miles (11.8 km)
ST ANTHONY SCHOOLprivate——7.4 miles (11.9 km)
MAUI LEARNING ACADEMY LLCprivate——7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Iao Intermediate Schoolpublic——7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Wailuku Elementary Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Puu Kukui Elementary Schoolpublic——8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Waihee Elementary Schoolpublic——8.5 miles (13.7 km)
KE KULA O PIILANIprivate——10.0 miles (16.1 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 96779

What school district is ZIP code 96779 in?
ZIP 96779 (Paia, 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 96779?
US5 lists 27 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 16 public and 11 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 96779 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 96779 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher37.7%
High school20.6%
Less than HS9.3%
School districtHawaii Department of Education