Most Selective Private Schools in Hawaii (2018-2019)

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  • The average private school acceptance rate in Hawaii is approximately 82% per year.
  • The most selective private schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
  • The most selective school in Hawaii is currently Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center, with an acceptance rate of 50%.

Most Selective Private Schools in Hawaii (2018-2019)

  • School Acceptance Rate Grades Location
  • 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.
    Daycare / Preschool (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: PK-K4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
    Honolulu, HI 96821
    (808)734-3840
  • Mid-pacific Institute
    Mid-pacific Institute Photo
    Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: PK-122445 Ka'ala Street
    Honolulu, HI 96822
    (808)973-5005
  • Seabury Hall
    Seabury Hall Photo
    Special Program Emphasis
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: 6-12480 Olinda Road
    Makawao, HI 96768
    (808)572-7235
  • Variety School Of Hawaii
    Special Education School
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: Inquire with school710 Palekaua Street
    Honolulu, HI 96816
    (808)732-2835
  • Windward Nazarene Academy
    (Church of the Nazarene)
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: PK-845-232 Puaae Road
    Kaneohe, HI 96744
    (808)235-8787
  • Haleakala Waldorf School
    Special Program Emphasis
    Acceptance Rate: 51%
    Grades: NS-124160 Lower Kula Road
    Kula, HI 96790
    (808)878-2511
  • Le Jardin Academy
    Le Jardin Academy Photo
    Acceptance Rate: 60%
    Grades: PK-12917 Kalanianaole Highway
    Kailua, HI 96734
    (808)261-0707
  • Assets School
    Assets School Photo
    Special Education School
    Acceptance Rate: 66%
    Grades: K-121 Ohana Nui Way
    Honolulu, HI 96818
    (808)440-3616
  • Hawaii Preparatory Academy
    Hawaii Preparatory Academy Photo - Students can be a part of our drama and musical performances as well as learn about theater production. There are many ways to get involved on stage or behind the scenes. Here is a scene from our fall musical, "Surf Crazy"
    Acceptance Rate: 70%
    Grades: K-1265-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808)881-4321
  • Island Pacific Academy
    Island Pacific Academy Photo - In 2004 and 2006 the school completed construction of its two large and well-equipped classroom and office buildings. In Fall 2009, IPA completed negotiations that resulted in purchase of the campus land.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (3)
    Acceptance Rate: 75%
    Grades: K-12909 Haumea Street
    Kapolei, HI 96707
    (808)674-3523
  • Hongwanji Mission School
    Hongwanji Mission School Photo
    (4)
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: NS-81728 Pali Highway
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    (808)532-0522
  • Horizons Academy
    Special Education School
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: 5-12Po Box 1308
    Haiku, HI 96708
    (808)575-2954
  • Island School
    Island School Photo - Parents and friends support Island School while having a fantastic evening at the annual Gala Auction, The Disco Ball. Proceeds go directly into financial aid for qualifying families. Over 40% of our students receive financial aid.
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: PK-123-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
    Lihue, HI 96766
    (808)246-0233
  • St Patrick School
    St Patrick School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: PK-83320 Harding Ave
    Honolulu, HI 96816
    (808)734-8979
  • St Theresa School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: PK-8712 N School St Bldg A
    Honolulu, HI 96817
    (808)536-4703
  • Parker School
    Parker School Photo - Our classroom
    (2)
    Acceptance Rate: 87%
    Grades: K-1265-1224 Lindsey Road
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808)885-7933
  • Our Savior Lutheran School
    Our Savior Lutheran School Photo
    (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
    (5)
    Acceptance Rate: 89%
    Grades: NS-898-1098 Moanalua Rd
    Aiea, HI 96701
    (808)488-0000
  • Clearview Christian Girl School
    Special Program Emphasis
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: 8-105 Alanui Pl
    Hula, HI 96970
    (808)876-0123
  • Kalihi Union Church Preschool
    Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: NS2214 N King St
    Honolulu, HI 96819
    (808)841-7022
  • Makua Lani Christian Academy
    (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-1274-4907 Palani Road
    Kailua Kona, HI 96740
    (808)329-3093
  • Maui Adventist School
    Maui Adventist School Photo - Maui Adventist School
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: K-8261 S Puunene Ave
    Kahului, HI 96732
    (808)871-7813
  • Sacred Hearts Academy
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-123253 Waialae Avenue
    Honolulu, HI 96816
    (808)734-5058
  • St Anthony Jr/sr High School
    St Anthony Jr/sr High School Photo - Graduates
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: 7-121618 Lower Main Street
    Wailuku, HI 96793
    (808)244-4190
  • St. Francis School
    St. Francis School Photo - High School students
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-122707 Pamoa Road
    Honolulu, HI 96822
    (808)988-4111
  • Chaminade University Montessori Lab School-l Rober
    Chaminade University Montessori Lab School-l Rober Photo - Chaminade University Montessori Laboratory School- L Robert Allen Classroom View 1
    Montessori School (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-K3140 Waialae Avenue
    Honolulu, HI 96816
    (808)735-4875
  • Doris Todd Christian Academy
    Doris Todd Christian Academy Photo - STUDENT ACTIVITIES: WWII Water Balloon Battle, Science Fair, Geography & Spelling Bees, Sports, Art Showcase, Chess, Cooking & Garden Clubs, and more!
    (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-12519 Baldwin Ave
    Paia, HI 96779
    (808)579-9237
  • Hawaiian Mission Academy
    Hawaiian Mission Academy Photo - Hawaiian Mission Academy - Stand-up Paddling class
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: K-121438 Pensacola Street
    Honolulu, HI 96822
    (808)536-2207
  • Ho'ala School
    Ho'ala School Photo - Our nationally recognized service learning program exposes students to a number of opportunities on Oahu, the neighbor islands and last year to New Zealand. Students give back to the greater community on a regular basis through Ho`ala's multi-faceted program.
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    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: K-121067 California Avenue A
    Wahiawa, HI 96786
    (808)621-1898
  • Holy Family Catholic Academy
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-8830 Main St
    Honolulu, HI 96818
    (808)423-9611
  • Huakailani School for Girls
    Huakailani School for Girls Photo - Award winning robotics team!
    All-girls
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: K-845-035 Kaneohe Bay Drive
    Kaneohe, HI 96744
    (808)263-2020
  • Waolani Judd Nazarene School
    Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo
    (Church of the Nazarene)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-8408 N Judd St
    Honolulu, HI 96817
    (808)531-5252
  • St Joseph School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 98%
    Grades: PK-894-651 Farrington Highway
    Waipahu, HI 96797
    (808)677-4475
  • Malamalama Waldorf School
    Special Program Emphasis
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: PK-8HC 3 Box 13068
    Keaau, HI 96749
    (808)982-7701
  • Sacred Hearts School & Early Learning Center
    Sacred Hearts School & Early Learning Center Photo - We believe that children learn best when they are having fun and that keiki need room to express themselves creatively in order to thrive.
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: PK-8239 Dickenson Street
    Lahaina, HI 96761
    (808)661-4720
  • Lanakila Baptist Jr & Sr High School
    (Baptist)
    Acceptance Rate: 100%
    Grades: 7-1291-1219 Renton Rd
    Ewa Beach, HI 96706
    (808)681-3146
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