For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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.]( "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
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Gr: PK-K | 210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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)
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 36 students Tuition listed
Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition listed
Montessori Center Of Pearl Harbor
Montessori School
45 Makalapa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 422-6833
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 422-6833
Gr: PK | 24 students Avg. class size: 24 students
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Montessori Hale O Keiki
Montessori School
100 Kulanihakoi Street
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
St. John's Catholic Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
95-370 Kuahelani Ave
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 744-9538
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 744-9538
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
St. Philomena Early Learning Center![St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo]( "St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo")
Montessori School (Catholic)
3300 Ala Laulani St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Gr: K | 53 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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