If you're looking at homes in NorthPark by Gentry and you have kids, schools are probably one of your biggest questions. We get it — it's one of the first things every family asks us about when we're showing homes in the Ewa by Gentry area.
We're Kristy and Austin Nakamura of Your Oahu Home Team brokered by eXp Realty. We live in Mililani with our own kids in the local school system, so we know firsthand how much school quality matters when you're choosing a neighborhood. We've helped dozens of families — including military families on PCS orders — buy homes in Ewa Beach, and school zones always come up in the conversation. This guide breaks down every school serving the NorthPark community so you know exactly what to expect.
Elementary Schools Serving NorthPark by Gentry
NorthPark is located within the Ewa by Gentry master-planned community, and the elementary schools serving this area are part of the Campbell-Kapolei complex under the Hawaii Department of Education. Your home address determines which school your child attends, so knowing the boundaries matters when you're house hunting.
Holomua Elementary School
Holomua Elementary is the closest public elementary school to NorthPark and serves a large portion of the Ewa by Gentry community. The school is located right within the development on Keaunui Drive, making it walkable for many NorthPark families — which is a huge plus for parents who don't want to deal with the morning school drop-off rush. Holomua serves grades K through 6 and has a strong sense of community with an active PTA and regular school events. When we're showing homes in NorthPark to families with young kids, Holomua's walkability is always a major selling point.
Keoneula Elementary School
Keoneula Elementary serves another section of the Ewa by Gentry area and is located off Keoneula Boulevard. The school opened to accommodate the growing population in West Oahu and has newer facilities compared to some of the older Ewa Beach schools. Keoneula serves grades K through 6 and is known for a welcoming campus environment. Some NorthPark addresses may fall within the Keoneula attendance zone depending on the specific street, so it's worth confirming your zone before making an offer on a home.
Pohakea Elementary School
Pohakea Elementary is another option in the broader Ewa Beach area, located a bit further south toward the older sections of Ewa by Gentry. While most NorthPark homes are zoned for Holomua or Keoneula, Pohakea is worth mentioning because families sometimes request geographic exceptions, and it's a well-regarded school in its own right.
Middle School for NorthPark Students
Ewa Makai Middle School
NorthPark students typically attend Ewa Makai Middle School for grades 7 and 8. Ewa Makai is a relatively newer school that was built to serve the rapidly growing Ewa Beach and Ewa by Gentry communities. The campus is modern with updated facilities, and the school offers a range of academic programs, electives, and extracurricular activities including sports teams, student government, and various clubs.
We've had clients whose kids transitioned from Holomua Elementary to Ewa Makai, and the feedback has been consistently positive. The school has a solid reputation for supporting students through the middle school transition, which any parent knows can be a big deal.
Ilima Middle School
Some Ewa Beach students attend Ilima Middle School depending on their elementary school zone. Ilima has been serving the Ewa Beach community for longer and offers established programs. If your NorthPark address feeds into Ilima rather than Ewa Makai, rest assured that both middle schools provide strong academic foundations.
High School for NorthPark Families
James Campbell High School
All NorthPark students feed into James Campbell High School, one of the largest high schools in Hawaii. Campbell High is located in Ewa Beach and serves a wide area across West Oahu. The school offers a comprehensive academic program including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, JROTC, and a strong athletics program with competitive teams across multiple sports.
Campbell High has undergone significant campus improvements in recent years and continues to invest in facilities and programs. The school's size means students have access to a wide range of electives, clubs, and activities that smaller schools may not offer. Austin actually played sports growing up on the west side, so we have a personal connection to the Campbell community and the pride that comes with it.
Private and Charter School Options Near NorthPark
Families who prefer private or charter school education also have options near NorthPark:
- Island Pacific Academy — A well-regarded private school in Kapolei offering preschool through 12th grade. Island Pacific is known for its project-based learning approach and smaller class sizes. It's a popular choice for Ewa Beach families who want a private school option without commuting to Honolulu.
- DreamHouse Ewa Beach — A public charter school that offers an alternative to traditional DOE schools. DreamHouse focuses on personalized learning and college preparation.
- Friendship Christian Schools — A private faith-based school in Ewa Beach offering preschool through high school across two campuses on Renton Road.
How School Zones Affect Home Buying in NorthPark
In Hawaii, your home address determines which public school your child attends. This means that when you're shopping for a home in NorthPark or the broader Ewa by Gentry area, the school zone is essentially tied to the property. We always confirm school zone boundaries for our clients before they make an offer because we've seen how much it matters — especially for families with kids already in a particular grade.
If schools are a top priority in your home search, we can filter properties by school zone so you only see homes that feed into the schools you want. This is one of the advantages of working with agents who know the area inside and out.
If you're buying a home on Oahu and schools are a priority, NorthPark and the Ewa by Gentry area should be on your list. Contact us to discuss which neighborhoods align with your preferred school zones, or search Ewa Beach homes for sale to start exploring.