PCS to Schofield Barracks & Fort Shafter: Neighborhoods, Schools & Moving Guide

Moving to Schofield Barracks & Fort Shafter

Schofield Barracks in central Oahu is home to the 25th Infantry Division, and Fort Shafter near Honolulu hosts U.S. Army Pacific headquarters. Both are part of U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, with Tripler Army Medical Center as the major hospital. Island living means beaches and hiking, but high prices and shipping-dependent goods.

Branch	Army
Nearest city	Wahiawa / Honolulu, HI
Airports	Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) in Honolulu
Climate	Tropical and warm year-round with a wetter winter season
Cost of living	Very high; BAH in Hawaii is among the highest in the U.S., and goods are shipped in
On-base housing	Island Palm Communities (Army Hawaii family housing), with regional offices at Schofield and Fort Shafter
Medical care	Tripler Army Medical Center (Honolulu); Schofield Barracks Health Clinic on the north side
Family support center	Army Community Service (USAG Hawaii)

Official installation website

Where families live

Schofield Barracks / Wheeler (North Region)

On post · Hawaii Department of Education, Central District

On-post housing for the 25th Infantry Division community, served by the North Regional housing office.

Fort Shafter / Aliamanu / Tripler (South Region)

On post · Hawaii Department of Education, Central District

Housing areas near Honolulu managed through the South Regional office.

Mililani

Short drive from Schofield · Hawaii Department of Education, Mililani complex

Planned suburban community popular with military families seeking off-post homes.

Wahiawa

Minutes to Schofield · Hawaii Department of Education, Leilehua complex

Small town right outside the base with the closest and more modest rentals, plus Dole Plantation.

Ewa Beach and Kapolei

Longer drive, depends on H-1/H-2 traffic · Hawaii Department of Education

Newer west-side communities with beaches, Ko Olina and more housing choices.

Aiea

Close to Tripler and Fort Shafter · Hawaii Department of Education, Aiea complex

Central-south Oahu town convenient for Fort Shafter and Tripler families.

Schools

Hawaii has no DoDEA schools. It is a single statewide Department of Education district, and about 8 percent of students are military-connected. Most Army families attend the Central District, which includes the Aiea, Moanalua, Radford, Mililani, Leilehua and Waialua complexes, and students must usually attend the school for their home address.

Hawaii State Department of Education — Single statewide district; most Army families are in the Central District.

On the installation: Hale Kula Elementary, Solomon Elementary, Wheeler Elementary, Wheeler Middle School, Shafter Elementary (Fort Shafter)

USAG Hawaii School Liaison Office, 241 Hewitt Street, Bldg 1283, Schofield Barracks, 808-787-5644

Things to do near Schofield Barracks & Fort Shafter

Dole Plantationfamily
Pineapple train, maze and Dole Whip in Wahiawa.
Kualoa Ranchoutdoors
Movie-set tours, horseback riding and ATV adventures.
Polynesian Cultural Centermuseum
Cultural experiences in Laie.
Diamond Head and Koko Head hikesoutdoors
Popular trails with ocean views.
Hanauma Bayoutdoors
Snorkeling in a protected bay.
Ko Olina Lagoons and Aulanifamily
Calm beaches and resort amenities in Kapolei.
Waikiki beachesoutdoors
Military parking validation is available at the Hale Koa.
Wet 'n' Wild Hawaiifamily
Water park in Kapolei.

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Island Palm Communitiesproperty management
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Local programs & support

USAG Hawaii School Support Services
School liaison officers help public, private, charter and homeschool families and run a Youth Sponsorship Program.
Army Hawaii Community Homes application
Online application for military housing; advance applications with orders are accepted.

PCS tips for Schofield Barracks & Fort Shafter

Hawaii requires a negative TB test for most school and child care enrollment, so get it done before you arrive.
Pets arriving in Hawaii must meet Department of Agriculture rules; check eligibility for the 5-day-or-less program well ahead of time.
The military ships one vehicle; arrange pickup through the PCS My POV site.
Pack season-appropriate clothes in your express shipment since island stores stock limited sizes.
Homes cannot be offered until you sign in, but you can apply with orders in advance.

Benefits to use on this move

Dislocation Allowance (DLA)
Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)
Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)
Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
VA Home Loan Guaranty
Service members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
Pet Transportation Reimbursement
Families moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
School-age children of active duty families changing schools
School Liaison Program
Parents choosing schools and transferring records

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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.

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