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Hawaii Catholic Private Preschools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 catholic private preschools serving 4,756 students in Hawaii.

Tuition: The average tuition cost is $8,539, which is lower than the Hawaii private preschool average tuition cost of $13,231.

Top schools: The catholic private preschools in Hawaii include St. Anthony School Kailua, Sacred Hearts Academy, and Christ The King School.

Share of the state: These schools make up 24% of the 78 private schools in Hawaii and 26% of its 18,117 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 19
# Students Served: 4,756

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 19
# Students Served: 4,756

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private preschools in Hawaii?

The catholic private preschools in Hawaii include St. Anthony School Kailua, Sacred Hearts Academy, and Christ The King School.

How many catholic private preschools are located in Hawaii?

19 catholic private preschools are located in Hawaii.

How much do catholic private preschools cost in Hawaii?

The average tuition cost is $8,539, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $13,231.

How diverse are catholic private preschools in Hawaii?

Hawaii catholic private preschools are approximately 75% minority students, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average of 65%.

Hawaii Catholic Private Preschools Trends

Private Schools

4,756

Students

$8,539

Avg. Tuition

75%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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