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.

Best Hawaii Private Preschools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 705 students in Hawaii. You can also find more schools membership associations in Hawaii.
The top ranked private preschool belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Hawaii is Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Hawaii private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Hawaii (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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.
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
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.
Montessori School (Catholic)
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Montessori Center Of Pearl Harbor
Montessori School
45 Makalapa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 422-6833
Grades: PK
| 24 students
Montessori Community School
Montessori Community School Photo - Montessori Community School is an independent, non-sectarian school in Honolulu that has been providing an authentic Montessori education for children ages two through twelve years for nearly 50 years.
Montessori School
(1)
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Montessori Hale O Keiki
Montessori School
100 Kulanihakoi Street
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
Grades: PK-8
| 61 students
St. John's Catholic Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
95-370 Kuahelani Ave
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 744-9538
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
St. Philomena Early Learning Center
St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo
Montessori School (Catholic)
3300 Ala Laulani St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Grades: K
| 53 students

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