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Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Top 3 · Lowest Tuition (HI)
Montessori Community School Top 20 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (HI)
St. Philomena Early Learning Center Top 20 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (HI)

Hawaii Private Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 734 students in Hawaii.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
56% of private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
The top ranked private school belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Hawaii is Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Hawaii (2026-27)

Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center Photo
Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 210 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
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Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Photo
Chaminade University Montessori Lab School
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
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Map of Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
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Map of Kawaiaha'o Church School
Kawaiaha'o Church School
Gr: K-5 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
872 Mission Ln
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 585-0622
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Map of Montessori Center Of Pearl Harbor
Montessori Center Of Pearl Harbor
Gr: PK | 24 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
45 Makalapa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 422-6833
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Montessori Community School Photo
Montessori Community School
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
(1)
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Map of Montessori Hale O Keiki
Montessori Hale O Keiki
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Montessori School
100 Kulanihakoi Street
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
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Map of St. John's Catholic Preschool
St. John's Catholic Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
95-370 Kuahelani Ave
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 744-9538
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St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo
St. Philomena Early Learning Center
Gr: K | 53 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Catholic)
3300 Ala Laulani St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Hawaii?
The top ranked private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Hawaii is Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center.
How many private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Hawaii?
9 private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Hawaii.
How diverse are private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Hawaii?
Hawaii private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are approximately 56% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are religiously affiliated in Hawaii?
56% of private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
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Private Schools
734
Students
$5,472
Avg. Tuition
56%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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