Most Selective Private Preschools in Hawaii
The average private preschool acceptance rate in Hawaii is 85% per year (2022).
The most selective school in Hawaii is Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 50%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 85%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Hawaii (2022)
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 (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.
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: PK-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![Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views. 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
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Sacred Hearts Academy![Sacred Hearts Academy Photo - For over 110 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. Sacred Hearts Academy Photo - For over 110 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
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 (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.
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 - 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 - 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)
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]()

(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
(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
(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.
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 (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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