Hanahauoli School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked HI School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 216 students
Yearly Tuition: $24,000
Acceptance rate: 20%
Average class size: 27 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Hanahauoli School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hanahauoli School
Pre-K	27
Kind	27
1	27
2	28
3	26
4	26
5	27
6	28

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Year Founded

1918

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Campus Size

3 acres

School Motto

Joyous Work

Student Body

Total Students

216 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

76%

State avg.: 72%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

27 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$24,000

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% on Financial Aid

21%

Acceptance Rate

20%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Beverly Crum

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$6.176 million

Sports

Colors

Orange and White

School Notes

Hanahau`oli is dedicated to educational excellence by making learning exciting, challenging and enjoyable.
It validates childhood and the way children learn as a foundation for life-long learning.
Hanahau`oli is committed to learning by doing.
It integrates the essential skills and concepts of the basic disciplines.
It promotes critical and creative thinking, and emphasizes the important role of the arts as an expression of self and culture.
The learning environment also integrates school life with the home and world, and encourages partnerships within the community.
The Hanahau`oli child develops as a unique individual, with a deep sense of groundedness, demonstrated by a respect and responsibility to self and others, within a diverse and global society.

Hanahau`oli is dedicated to educational excellence by making learning exciting, challenging and enjoyable. It validates childhood and the way children learn as a foundation for life-long learning. Hanahau`oli is committed to learning by doing. It integrates the essential skills and concepts of the basic disciplines. It promotes critical and creative thinking, and emphasizes the important role of the arts as an expression of self and culture. The learning environment also integrates school life with the home and world, and encourages partnerships within the community. The Hanahau`oli child develops as a unique individual, with a deep sense of groundedness, demonstrated by a respect and responsibility to self and others, within a diverse and global society.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hanahauoli School cost?

Hanahauoli School's tuition is approximately $24,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Hanahauoli School?

The acceptance rate of Hanahauoli School is 20%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Hanahauoli School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Hawaii with low acceptance rates.

What is Hanahauoli School's ranking?

Hanahauoli School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Hanahauoli School?

The application deadline for Hanahauoli School is Dec. 1.

In what neighborhood is Hanahauoli School located?

Hanahauoli School is located in the Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 5 other private schools located in Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus.

School Reviews

5 1/25/2018

Hanahauoli is an amazing school with an abundance of opportunities for children to find their passions and learn about life through hands-on experiences. I would not send my child anywhere else during his formative years!

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Honolulu, HI is $17,648 for elementary schools and $21,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Honolulu, HI is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).