Most Selective Private Preschools in Hawaii
The average private preschool acceptance rate in Hawaii is 85% per year (2021).
The most selective school in Hawaii is Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The most selective private preschools are listed below.
Most Selective Private Preschools in Hawaii (2021)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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.")
Montessori School (Roman Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-K
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mid Pacific Institute![Mid Pacific Institute Photo]( "Mid Pacific Institute Photo")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2445 Ka'ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5001
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5001
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Grades: PK-12
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Rank: #55.
Windward Nazarene Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
45-232 Puaae Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-8
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
350 Ulua Street
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Kalihi Union Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS
2214 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Makua Lani Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
74-4907 Palani Road
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Sacred Hearts Academy
All-girls (Roman Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
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.]( "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-12
2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
St. Theresa School
(Roman Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4703
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4703
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
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.]( "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-K
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
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.]( "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-12
519 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Holy Family Catholic Academy![Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo]( "Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo")
(Roman Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
830 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
St. Ann School
(Roman Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
46-125 Haiku Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-3092
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-3092
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Waolani Judd Nazarene School![Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo]( "Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo")
(Church of the Nazarene)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
408 N Judd St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Rank: #2121.
St. Joseph School
(Roman Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
94-651 Farrington Highway
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4475
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4475
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-8
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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.]( "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-8
239 Dickenson Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Rank: #2424.
St. Philomena Early Learning Center![St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo]( "St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Roman Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-K
3300 Ala Laulani St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
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