Schools in Kaneohe

Kaneohe is served by Hawaii's single, statewide public school system through the Castle-Kahuku Complex Area, with a real, disclosed, comparatively modest cited performance reading.

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Hawaii's statewide school system

Hawaii operates one statewide public school district (Hawaii DOE) organized into geographic complex areas rather than independent local districts -- Kaneohe falls under the Castle-Kahuku Complex Area, HIDOE Windward District.

A modest, not standout, cited performance reading

One source cited an overall SchoolGrade of C+ for Kaneohe-area schools, with 38% actual student proficiency against a 38% projected benchmark.

Mokapu Elementary on MCBH

Mokapu Elementary, located centrally on Marine Corps Base Hawaii itself, serves base-resident military-dependent children directly.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.