Most Selective Private Schools in Hawaii

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The average private school acceptance rate in Hawaii is approximately 83% per year (2021).
The most selective school in Hawaii is currently Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
The most selective private schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).

Most Selective Private Schools in Hawaii (2021)

  • School Acceptance Rate Grades Location
  • Rank: #1-51.-5.
    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.
    Montessori School (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: PK-K4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
    Honolulu, HI 96821
    (808) 734-3840
  • Rank: #1-51.-5.
    Mid Pacific Institute
    Mid Pacific Institute Photo
    (Episcopal)
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: PK-122445 Ka'ala Street
    Honolulu, HI 96822
    (808) 973-5001
  • Rank: #1-51.-5.
    Seabury Hall
    Seabury Hall Photo
    (Episcopal)
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: 6-12480 Olinda Road
    Makawao, HI 96768
    (808) 572-7235
  • Rank: #1-51.-5.
    Variety School Of Hawaii
    Special Education School
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: Inquire with school710 Palekaua Street
    Honolulu, HI 96816
    (808) 732-2835
  • Rank: #1-51.-5.
    Windward Nazarene Academy
    (Church of the Nazarene)
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: PK-845-232 Puaae Road
    Kaneohe, HI 96744
    (808) 235-8787
  • Rank: #66.
    Haleakala Waldorf School
    Acceptance Rate: 51%
    Grades: PK-124160 Lower Kula Road
    Kula, HI 96790
    (808) 878-2511
  • Rank: #77.
    Le Jardin Academy
    Le Jardin Academy Photo
    Acceptance Rate: 60%
    Grades: PK-12917 Kalanianaole Highway
    Kailua, HI 96734
    (808) 261-0707
  • Rank: #88.
    Assets School
    Assets School Photo
    Special Education School
    Acceptance Rate: 66%
    Grades: K-121 Ohana Nui Way
    Honolulu, HI 96818
    (808) 423-1356
  • Rank: #99.
    Hawaii Preparatory Academy
    Hawaii Preparatory Academy Photo - At HPA, learning goes beyond the ordinary, thanks to opportunities found only on Hawai`i Island
    Acceptance Rate: 70%
    Grades: K-1265-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808) 881-4321
  • Rank: #1010.
    Island Pacific Academy
    Island Pacific Academy Photo
    (3)
    Acceptance Rate: 75%
    Grades: K-12909 Haumea Street
    Kapolei, HI 96707
    (808) 674-3523
  • Rank: #11-1311.- 13.
    Hongwanji Mission School
    Hongwanji Mission School Photo
    (4)
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: PK-81728 Pali Highway
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    (808) 532-0521
  • Rank: #11-1311.- 13.
    Horizons Academy
    Special Education School
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: 5-12740 Haiku Rd
    Haiku, HI 96708
    (808) 575-2954
  • Rank: #11-1311.- 13.
    St. Patrick School
    St. Patrick School Photo
    Special Program Emphasis (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: NS-83320 Harding Ave
    Honolulu, HI 96816
    (808) 734-8979
  • Rank: #1414.
    Parker School
    Parker School Photo - Located in the heart of Waimea on Hawai'i Island, Parker School offers a college-preparatory education for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.
    (2)
    Acceptance Rate: 87%
    Grades: K-1265-1224 Lindsey Road
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808) 885-7933
  • Rank: #1515.
    Our Savior Lutheran School
    Our Savior Lutheran School Photo - Everyone comes to learn
    (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
    (5)
    Acceptance Rate: 89%
    Grades: PK-898-1098 Moanalua Rd
    Aiea, HI 96701
    (808) 488-0000
  • Rank: #16-2616.- 26.
    Asia Pacific International School
    Asia Pacific International School Photo
    (Christian)
    (5)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: K-1254-230 Kamehameha HWY
    Hauula, HI 96717
    (808) 670-1900
  • Rank: #16-2616.- 26.
    Clearview Christian Girl School
    Special Program Emphasis
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: 8-105 Alanui Pl
    Hula, HI 96970
    (808) 876-0123
  • Rank: #16-2616.- 26.
    Honolulu Waldorf School
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: NS-8350 Ulua Street
    Honolulu, HI 96821
    (808) 377-5471
  • Rank: #16-2616.- 26.
    Island School
    Island School Photo - Driving into Island School's campus it is not uncommon to see a beautiful rainbow but in this occasion we were lucky enough to see a double rainbow.
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-123-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
    Lihue, HI 96766
    (808) 246-0233
  • Rank: #16-2616.- 26.
    Kalihi Union Church Preschool
    Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: NS2214 N King St
    Honolulu, HI 96819
    (808) 841-7022
  • Rank: #16-2616.- 26.
    Koolau Baptist Academy
    Koolau Baptist Academy Photo - Aloha from Ko'olau Baptist Academy! We are a ministry of Ko'olau Baptist Church. Our desire is to provide a distinctly Christian education to our families and our community (Matthew 28:19-20; Ephesians 4:12-14). From a Bible-based, Christ-centered approach to education we the academic, physical, social, and spiritual development of every student.
    (Baptist)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: K-1245-633 Keneke St
    Kaneohe, HI 96744
    (808) 233-2900
  • Rank: #16-2616.- 26.
    Makua Lani Christian Academy
    (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-1274-4907 Palani Road
    Kailua Kona, HI 96740
    (808) 329-4898
  • Rank: #16-2616.- 26.
    Maui Adventist School
    Maui Adventist School Photo - Maui Adventist School
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: 1-8261 S Puunene Ave
    Kahului, HI 96732
    (808) 877-7813
  • Rank: #16-2616.- 26.
    Sacred Hearts Academy
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-123253 Waialae Avenue
    Honolulu, HI 96816
    (808) 734-5058
  • Rank: #16-2616.- 26.
    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 (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-122707 Pamoa Road
    Honolulu, HI 96822
    (808) 988-4111
  • Rank: #16-2616.- 26.
    St. Theresa School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-8712 N School St Bldg A
    Honolulu, HI 96817
    (808) 536-4703
  • Rank: #27-3327.- 33.
    Chaminade University Montessori Lab School
    Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Photo - View of 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 (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-K3140 Waialae Avenue
    Honolulu, HI 96816
    (808) 735-4875
  • Rank: #27-3327.- 33.
    Doris Todd Christian Academy
    Doris Todd Christian Academy Photo - CULTURE: Students learn a character trait in Hawaiian each week to grow and respect the Hawaiian culture and instill Christ-like values.
    (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-12519 Baldwin Ave
    Paia, HI 96779
    (808) 579-9237
  • Rank: #27-3327.- 33.
    Ho'ala School
    Ho'ala School Photo - Our small class sizes allow students to make life-long friendships. Communication skills are taught including conflict resolution which creates respectful dialog and dispels bullying behaviors.
    (10)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: K-81067 California Avenue A
    Wahiawa, HI 96786
    (808) 621-1898
  • Rank: #27-3327.- 33.
    Holy Family Catholic Academy
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: NS-8830 Main St
    Honolulu, HI 96818
    (808) 423-9611
  • Rank: #27-3327.- 33.
    Huakailani School for Girls
    Huakailani School for Girls Photo - Library
    All-girls
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: K-845-035 Kaneohe Bay Drive
    Kaneohe, HI 96744
    (808) 263-2020
  • Rank: #27-3327.- 33.
    St. Ann School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-846-125 Haiku Rd
    Kaneohe, HI 96744
    (808) 247-3092
  • Rank: #27-3327.- 33.
    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
  • Rank: #3434.
    St. Joseph School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 98%
    Grades: PK-894-651 Farrington Highway
    Waipahu, HI 96797
    (808) 677-4475
  • Rank: #35-3635.- 36.
    Malamalama Waldorf School
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: NS-815-1834 Maku'u Drive
    Keaau, HI 96749
    (808) 982-7701
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