For the 2025 school year, there are 7 alternative private schools serving 382 students in Hawaii.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Hawaii include Hanahauoli School, Ho'ala School, and Hale O Ulu School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
Top Ranked Hawaii Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1067 California Avenue A
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hale O Ulu School
Alternative School
91-1841 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-3500
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-3500
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Avg. class size: 27 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ho'omana Hou School
Alternative School
210 Kolapa Pl
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3244
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Kailua Prep
Alternative School
74 Kihapai St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 400-8066
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 400-8066
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students
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Alternative School
65-1237 Kawaihae Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0067
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0067
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Hawaii?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Hawaii include Hanahauoli School, Ho'ala School, and Hale O Ulu School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Hawaii?
7 alternative private schools are located in Hawaii.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Hawaii?
Hawaii alternative private schools are approximately 62% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
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