The average percentage of private school faculty in Hawaii who have attained an advanced degree is 52% (2025-26).
The private school in Hawaii with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 30%
100%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 64%
Hawaii Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025-26)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-8
160 Mookua St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0565
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0565
Rank: #22.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0522
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0522
Rank: #33.
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 96%
Grades: PK-8
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-12
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Montessori School Of Maui![Montessori School Of Maui Photo]( "Montessori School Of Maui Photo")
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-12
54-230 Kamehameha HWY
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1900
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1900
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-8
1067 California Avenue A
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Sacred Hearts Academy![Sacred Hearts Academy Photo - For over 116 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 116 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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: NS-12
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Rank: #1010.
Hawaii Baptist Academy![Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.]( "Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.")
(Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 78%
Grades: PK-12
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-K
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Huakailani School for Girls![Huakailani School for Girls Photo]( "Huakailani School for Girls Photo")
All-girls
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: K-8
45-035 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 263-2020
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 263-2020
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: K-12
45-633 Keneke St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-2900
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-2900
Rank: #1414.
Seabury Hall![Seabury Hall Photo - State Champion Paddling Team]( "Seabury Hall Photo - State Champion Paddling Team")
(Episcopal)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: 5-12
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Kahili Adventist School![Kahili Adventist School Photo]( "Kahili Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
Grades: PK-8
4-1132 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
Grades: PK-12
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
Grades: NS-12
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Rank: #1818.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: K-12
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: NS-12
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: PK-6
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: PK-8
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
St. Philomena Early Learning Center![St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo]( "St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo")
Montessori School (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: K
3300 Ala Laulani St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Waimea Country School![Waimea Country School Photo - MAHALO means thank you. Gratitude infuses our school culture and practice.]( "Waimea Country School Photo - MAHALO means thank you. Gratitude infuses our school culture and practice.")
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: K-5
65-1237 Kawaihae Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0067
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0067
Rank: #2424.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 57%
Grades: K-12
909 Haumea Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Damien Memorial School![Damien Memorial School Photo]( "Damien Memorial School Photo")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: 6-12
1401 Houghtailing Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-0195
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-0195
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Emmanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-8
520 One St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 673-8334
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 673-8334
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: 9-12
1438 Pensacola Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-2207
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-2207
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Maui Adventist School![Maui Adventist School Photo - Maui Adventist School]( "Maui Adventist School Photo - Maui Adventist School")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: K-8
261 S Puunene Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-7813
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-7813
Rank: #2929.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 48%
Grades: PK-12
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: K-12
563 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-8
45-725 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-5589
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-5589
Rank: #3232.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 38%
Grades: PK-5
153 Bougainville Drive
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1727
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1727
Rank: #3333.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 32%
Grades: PK-8
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-12
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Waolani Judd Nazarene School![Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo - Chinese Lion Dance 2023]( "Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo - Chinese Lion Dance 2023")
(Church of the Nazarene)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-8
408 N Judd St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private schools faculty in Hawaii who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private schools faculty in Hawaii who have attained an advanced degree is 52% for 2025-26.
Which private schools in Hawaii have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private schools in Hawaii with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus, Hongwanji Mission School and St. Theresa School.
Which private high school and private elementary school in Hawaii have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The private high school in Hawaii with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Hawaii Preparatory Academy, with 90% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.
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