Best Hawaii Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools with special program emphasis serving 2,401 students in Hawaii.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Hawaii include Mid Pacific Institute and St. Francis School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
14% of private schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Hawaii Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Mid Pacific Institute
Mid Pacific Institute Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2445 Ka'ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 283-6155
Grades: PK-12
| 1,528 students
St. Francis School
St. Francis School Photo - Aloha Show is an annual program which includes grades K-12. We honor a King and a Queen from the Senior class. Many students share their talents performing with their classmates in the Royal Court. Here are some high school students after their Hula performance.
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Grades: PK-12
| 513 students
Akaula School
Special Program Emphasis
100 Kalae Highway
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6980
Grades: 5-11
| 60 students
Assets High School
Special Program Emphasis
913 Alewa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-6359
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Huakailani School for Girls
Huakailani School for Girls Photo
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
45-035 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 263-2020
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Malamalama Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Grades: PK-8
| 95 students
Manoa Japanese Language School
Special Program Emphasis
2804 E Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-2602
Grades: K-5
| 81 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii include Mid Pacific Institute and St. Francis School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Hawaii?
7 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Hawaii.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii?
Hawaii private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 82% minority students, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average of 74%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Hawaii?
14% of private schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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