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Most Selective Private High Schools in Hawaii

The average private high school acceptance rate in Hawaii is 79% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Hawaii is Punahou School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 79%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Hawaii (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Punahou School
Punahou School Photo - Punahou`s 76-acre campus, located at the edge of Manoa Valley in Honolulu, is home to more than 50 educational and administrative buildings. Students in grades 9 - 12 attend most of their classes in lower campus, an area known as the Academy Quad (pictured here).
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Maui Preparatory Academy
Maui Preparatory Academy Photo - Welcome to the most stunning school in the world!
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Mid-Pacific Institute
Mid-Pacific Institute Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2445 Ka‘ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5000
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
St. Andrew's Schools - The Prep
St. Andrew's Schools - The Prep Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-12
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Seabury Hall
Seabury Hall Photo - State Champion Paddling Team
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 5-12
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
Rank: #66.
Haleakala Waldorf School
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Grades: PK-12
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Rank: #77.
Le Jardin Academy
Le Jardin Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Rank: #88.
Assets School
Assets School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Grades: K-12
One Ohana Nui Way
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1356
Rank: #99.
Hawaii Preparatory Academy
Hawaii Preparatory Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-7321
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Island Pacific Academy
Island Pacific Academy Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
909 Haumea Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Kauai Christian Academy
Kauai Christian Academy Photo - Color Fun Run
(Christian)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Rank: #1212.
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-12
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Asia Pacific International School
Asia Pacific International School Photo - Asia Pacific International School (APIS) is a K-12, coed, college-preparatory school with a mission to nurture leaders of the New Pacific Century and bridge the gap between East and West.
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
54-230 Kamehameha HWY
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1900
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
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.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Koʻolau Baptist Academy
Koʻolau 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)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
45-633 Keneke St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-2900
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
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.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
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.
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Assets High School
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
913 Alewa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-6359
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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.
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
519 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Rank: #2020.
Christian Academy
Christian Academy Photo - Preschool - 12th grade
(Assembly of God)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Moanalua Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Rank: #2121.
Akaula School
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: 5-12
100 Kalae Highway
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6981
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Hanalani Schools
Hanalani Schools Photo - Hanalani has a highly successful robotics program that contributed to two International Championship and 4 Regional Championship Botball teams. Here a student builds a robot from the multitude of parts and tools at his disposal.
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
94-294 Anania Drive
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-0737
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Iolani School
Iolani School Photo - 'Iolani School's Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership rises in the center of the school's 25 acre campus.
(Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-12
563 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Lanakila Baptist Junior & Senior High School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 6-12
91-1219 Renton Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-3146
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-12
1627 Mill St A
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-4190
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo - TCS Preschool teachers 2016-17
(Christian)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS-12
875 Auloa Road & 1110 Kailua Road
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 262-8501

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hawaii average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Hawaii average private high schools acceptance rate is 79% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Hawaii?
The top ranked private high schools in Hawaii include Punahou School, Maui Preparatory Academy and Mid-Pacific Institute.

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