St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo

Best Hawaii Montessori Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 montessori private schools serving 1,302 students in Hawaii.
The top-ranked montessori private schools in Hawaii include The Children's House and Montessori School Of Maui.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
42% of montessori private schools in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Hawaii Montessori Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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.
Montessori School (Christian)
1840 Komo Mai Drive
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4131
Gr: PK-3 | 404 students Extracurrculars: 2
Montessori School Of Maui
Montessori School Of Maui Photo
Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 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
Gr: PK-K | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students
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.
Montessori School (Catholic)
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 36 students Tuition listed
Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition listed
International Christian Schools Kona
Montessori School (Christian)
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy Ste 228
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4411
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori Center Of Pearl Harbor
Montessori School
45 Makalapa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 422-6833
Gr: PK | 24 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori Community School
Montessori Community School Photo - Montessori Community School is an independent, non-sectarian school in Honolulu that has been providing an authentic Montessori education for children ages two through twelve years for nearly 50 years.
Montessori School
(1)
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii
Montessori School
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
Montessori Hale O Keiki
Montessori School
100 Kulanihakoi Street
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Natural Bridges School
Montessori School
(1)
Po Box 727
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0353
Gr: K | 30 students
St. Philomena Early Learning Center
St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo
Montessori School (Catholic)
3300 Ala Laulani St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Gr: K | 53 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked montessori private schools in Hawaii?
The top-ranked montessori private schools in Hawaii include The Children's House and Montessori School Of Maui.
How many montessori private schools are located in Hawaii?
12 montessori private schools are located in Hawaii.
How diverse are montessori private schools in Hawaii?
Hawaii montessori private schools are approximately 59% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of montessori private schools are religiously affiliated in Hawaii?
42% of montessori private schools in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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