Hoʻopili Schools: Current Ratings, New Campuses & Your Complete Guide

The DOE’s school locator zones most Hoʻopili homes for Kapolei Elementary or ʻEwa Elementary, then Honouliuli Middle and Kapolei High (checked October 30, 2026). Five school sites (three elementary, one middle and one high school) are set aside within the Hoʻopili development. The first, East Kapolei Elementary, broke ground on October 14, 2026 and is expected to open for the 2029–30 school year.

Current Hoʻopili School Assignments

If you move to Hoʻopili today, your children will be assigned to existing ʻEwa and Kapolei public schools based on DOE geographic boundaries. Here’s what you need to know about each campus:

Kapolei Elementary and ʻEwa Elementary (Grades K–5)

GreatSchools 2026 rating: Kapolei Elementary 8/10  |  ʻEwa Elementary 7/10

Your elementary school depends on your neighborhood. The DOE locator puts the Pōhaku Estates section (Alana and Kāpili), Mōlehu and Noho Papa in Kapolei Elementary’s zone. ʻAhakea, Nanahea, Uluwehi, Kanalani, Nahele and Akoko are in ʻEwa Elementary’s zone.

However, overcrowding is a real concern. In spring 2025, ʻEwa Elementary had nearly 1,300 students, about 100 more than its campus was built for. Starting in August 2025, the DOE moved roughly 140 students, including Hoʻopili’s Pōhaku Estates section, to Barbers Point Elementary and Kapolei Elementary. If you’re buying in Hoʻopili, confirm your current school assignment directly with the DOE, as boundaries may shift as new phases open.

Honouliuli Middle School (Grades 6–8)

GreatSchools 2026 rating: 4/10

Honouliuli Middle is the zoned middle school for every Hoʻopili neighborhood we checked. It is at 91-559 Maunakapu Street in ʻEwa Beach and is one of only two new DOE campuses built in the ʻEwa area since 2015.

Kapolei High School (Grades 9–12)

GreatSchools 2026 rating: 6/10

Kapolei High, at 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway, is the zoned high school for every Hoʻopili neighborhood we checked. Some addresses in the northeast, toward Fort Weaver Road, fall in James Campbell High’s zone instead (GreatSchools 2026 rating: 5/10). Check your exact address in the DOE locator.

Hoʻopili Schools Ratings at a Glance

School zones: DOE SchoolSite Locator, checked October 30, 2026. Ratings: GreatSchools 2026, checked October 30, 2026. Zones can change, so confirm your exact address.

5 New Hoʻopili Schools Planned by the DOE

The Hoʻopili master plan includes land set aside for five new DOE campuses: three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. D.R. Horton, Hoʻopili’s developer, has dedicated parcels within the development specifically for school construction. This is part of the broader West Oʻahu growth plan that anticipated the need for new schools to serve the area’s 11,750 planned homes.

Here’s where things stand: the first campus, East Kapolei Elementary, broke ground on October 14, 2026. The other four sites have no announced construction dates (checked October 30, 2026). A 2025 Civil Beat investigation found that while ʻEwa developers have dedicated land for 11 schools across the region, the DOE has only built two new campuses since 2015. The department also failed to spend $20 million in construction fees collected from developers, leading state lawmakers to end the fee requirement entirely.

The DOE has said it is planning up to six new schools in Kapolei and ʻEwa over the next decade, including four campuses within Hoʻopili (Civil Beat, June 2025). East Kapolei Elementary is the first with a schedule: construction is set to start in March 2027, and the school is expected to open for the 2029–30 school year. Families moving in before then should plan on the existing school assignments listed above.

What We Know About Each Planned School

• East Kapolei Elementary (Hoʻopili): A nearly 12-acre site along Iwikuamoʻo and Honouliuli streets. The DOE published its final environmental assessment on October 8, 2026 and broke ground on October 14, 2026. It is planned for about 750 students in grades K–5, is expected to open for the 2029–30 school year, and is meant to ease crowding at ʻEwa Elementary. The name is temporary.
• Elementary School #2 (Hoʻopili): Land dedicated. Planned for later phases as the development expands westward.
• Elementary School #3 (Hoʻopili): Land dedicated. Likely the last elementary to be built, serving the final phases of development.
• Middle School (Hoʻopili): Land dedicated. Would reduce enrollment pressure on Honouliuli Middle.
• High School (Hoʻopili): Land dedicated. Would be a significant addition. Kapolei High and Campbell High serve the area today, and Campbell is the largest high school in the state.

Note: School construction timelines are subject to DOE funding, legislative appropriations, and enrollment projections. We’ll update this guide as new information becomes available.

Before and After School Care at Hoʻopili Schools

Working parents need reliable before and after school care — here are your current options for Hoʻopili families:

A+ After School Program (YMCA of Honolulu)

The YMCA of Honolulu runs the DOE’s A+ After School Program at many Oʻahu elementary schools, including ʻEwa Elementary. The program includes homework help, enrichment activities, and physical recreation. Ask your school office or the YMCA about hours, fees and openings.

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi

The Boys & Girls Club operates locations in the ʻEwa Beach area with after-school and summer programs for youth ages 6–18. Programs focus on academics, character development, fitness, and the arts.

Private Before/After Care Providers

Several private childcare centers in the Kapolei–ʻEwa corridor offer before and after school transportation and care. Options include Keiki O Ka ʻĀina, Tutor Time, and various home-based providers. Check PATCH (People Attentive to Children), Hawaiʻi’s nonprofit child care resource and referral agency, for licensed providers near Hoʻopili.

Private Schools Near Hoʻopili

If you’re considering private school, several options are within a reasonable drive from Hoʻopili. Here’s a comparison:

Island Pacific Academy in Kapolei is the closest private option and the most convenient for Hoʻopili families. It’s a well-regarded K–12 independent school with small class sizes (average 16 students) and a strong college preparatory curriculum. The Honolulu-based schools — Hawaiʻi Baptist Academy and Damien Memorial — require a longer commute but offer established programs with deep alumni networks.

School Enrollment Projections: What Happens as Hoʻopili Grows?

Hoʻopili’s master plan calls for approximately 11,750 homes at full buildout. Assuming an average of 0.5–0.7 school-age children per household (based on DOE planning assumptions), the development could add 5,800–8,200 students to the ʻEwa school system over the next decade.

That’s a massive influx — and it’s why the five planned schools are so critical. Without them, existing campuses like ʻEwa Elementary (nearly 1,300 students in spring 2025) and Campbell High (more than 2,880 students in 2025) will face serious overcrowding.

The DOE’s 2025 redistricting of ʻEwa Elementary, which moved roughly 140 students to other campuses, is an early signal of the strain. Families buying in Hoʻopili should be prepared for potential boundary changes as new neighborhoods come online and enrollment grows. If you’re comparing developments, you may find the school situation at Koa Ridge or other Central Oʻahu communities less uncertain, as those areas have more established school infrastructure.

Which Hoʻopili School Will My Child Attend?

Your child’s school assignment depends on which Hoʻopili neighborhood you live in and when you move in. As of 2026:

• Moving in 2026–2028: Your children will most likely attend Kapolei Elementary or ʻEwa Elementary, then Honouliuli Middle and Kapolei High. Some addresses near Fort Weaver Road are zoned for James Campbell High. Check your address in the DOE’s SchoolSite Locator or call the Campbell-Kapolei Complex Area office at (808) 692-8000.
• Moving in 2029 or later: East Kapolei Elementary, the first Hoʻopili campus, is expected to open for the 2029–30 school year. The DOE has not yet said which addresses it will serve.

For families going through the Hoʻopili affordable housing lottery, schools are often a deciding factor. We recommend touring the current zoned schools before committing. Call the school office to ask about a visit.