For the 2025 school year, there are 79 private daycares & preschools serving 18,861 students in Hawaii.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Hawaii include St. Andrew's Schools - The Prep, Mid-Pacific Institute, and Sacred Hearts Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,081, which is lower than the Hawaii average tuition cost of $15,824.
72% of private daycares & preschools in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Hawaii Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Gr: NS-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Gr: NS-12 | 325 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Union Preschool And Ki
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
1660 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 946-4025
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 946-4025
Gr: NS | 146 students Tuition listed
The Children's House![The Children's House Photo - Rubberized/Padded areas in front of the classrooms make for a fun, safe place to engage in activity.]( "The Children's House Photo - Rubberized/Padded areas in front of the classrooms make for a fun, safe place to engage in activity.")
Montessori School (Christian)
1840 Komo Mai Drive
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4131
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4131
Gr: PK-3 | 404 students Extracurrculars: 2
Christ The King School![Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.]( "Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.")
(Catholic)
211 S Kaulauwahine St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Gr: PK-12 | 656 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Avg. class size: 27 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
94-294 Anania Drive
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-0737
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-0737
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hawaii Baptist Academy![Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.]( "Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.")
(Baptist)
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,122 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
Holy Family Catholic Academy![Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo]( "Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
830 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0522
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0522
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Gr: PK-12 | 831 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Makua Lani Christian Academy![Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views.]( "Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views.")
(Christian)
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center![Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center Photo - Distinctively Christian, Academically Excellent and Uniquely Innovative. Developing global learners for 21st century learning in an inclusive, caring Catholic, Montessori environment.]( "Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center Photo - Distinctively Christian, Academically Excellent and Uniquely Innovative. Developing global learners for 21st century learning in an inclusive, caring Catholic, Montessori environment.")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Gr: PK-K | 210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1526 Alexander St.
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 952-8400
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 952-8400
Gr: PK-12 | 1,389 student Tuition listed
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mid-Pacific Institute![Mid-Pacific Institute Photo]( "Mid-Pacific Institute Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2445 Ka‘ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5000
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,400 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Maui![Montessori School Of Maui Photo]( "Montessori School Of Maui Photo")
Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1704 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-6442
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-6442
Gr: PK-3 | 35 students Tuition listed
Sacred Hearts Academy![Sacred Hearts Academy Photo - For over 115 years, Sacred Hearts Academy has developed girls through its educational and extra-curricular programs and ways of teaching focused on what helps girls advance and thrive.]( "Sacred Hearts Academy Photo - For over 115 years, Sacred Hearts Academy has developed girls through its educational and extra-curricular programs and ways of teaching focused on what helps girls advance and thrive.")
All-girls (Catholic)
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Gr: NS-12 | 625 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony School Kailua
(Catholic)
148 Makawao St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-3331
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-3331
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students
5021 Kawaihau Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Abundant Life School
(Pentecostal)
650 Kilani Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 426-3931
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 426-3931
Gr: NS-6 | 68 students
Aiea Hongwanji Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
99-186 Puakala St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0404
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0404
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Angels At Play Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2062 S King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 944-2625
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 944-2625
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students Tuition listed
Calvary By The Sea Montessori School
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
5339 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5104
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5104
Gr: PK-K | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students
55 Makaena Pl
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Tuition listed
Chaminade University Montessori Lab School![Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Photo - The prepared learning environment. The six areas in our Montessori classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Cosmic, and Peace help children to develop physically, intellectually, and spiritually.]( "Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Photo - The prepared learning environment. The six areas in our Montessori classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Cosmic, and Peace help children to develop physically, intellectually, and spiritually.")
Montessori School (Catholic)
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 36 students Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Hawaii?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Hawaii include St. Andrew's Schools - The Prep, Mid-Pacific Institute, and Sacred Hearts Academy.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Hawaii?
79 private daycares & preschools are located in Hawaii.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Hawaii?
The average tuition cost is $14,081, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $15,824.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Hawaii?
Hawaii private daycares & preschools are approximately 64% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
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