Top 20 Best Hawaii Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 78 private daycares & preschools serving 18,847 students in Hawaii.
The best top ranked private daycares & preschools in Hawaii include St. Patrick School, Holy Family Catholic Academy and Island School.
The average tuition cost is $11,986, which is lower than the Hawaii average tuition cost of $14,617.
76% of private daycares & preschools in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Hawaii Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students
Kaimuki Christian School
Kaimuki Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Grades: NS-12
| 320 students
Kauai Christian Academy
Kauai Christian Academy Photo - Color Fun Run
(Christian)
(6)
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Grades: PK-12
| 235 students
The Children's House
The Children's House Photo - Rubberized/Padded areas in front of the classrooms make for a fun, safe place to engage in activity.
Montessori School (Christian)
1840 Komo Mai Drive
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4131
Grades: PK-6
| 487 students
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Grades: PK-12
| 269 students
Hanahauoli School
(1)
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 753-3768
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Hanalani Schools
Hanalani Schools Photo - Hanalani has a highly successful robotics program that contributed to two International Championship and 4 Regional Championship Botball teams. Here a student builds a robot from the multitude of parts and tools at his disposal.
(Christian)
(2)
94-294 Anania Drive
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-0737
Grades: PK-12
| 699 students
Hawaii Baptist Academy
Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.
(Baptist)
420 Wyllie Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,071 students
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
830 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Hongwanji Mission School
Hongwanji Mission School Photo
(4)
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Island School
Island School Photo - Driving into Island School's campus it is not uncommon to see a beautiful rainbow but in this occasion we were lucky enough to see a double rainbow.
(1)
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Grades: PK-12
| 494 students
Kahili Adventist School
Kahili Adventist School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4-1132 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 346-8320
Grades: PK-8
| 35 students
Kalihi Union Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2214 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Grades: NS
| 32 students
Le Jardin Academy
Le Jardin Academy Photo
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Grades: PK-12
| 831 students
Makua Lani Christian Academy
Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views.
(Christian)
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Grades: PK-12
| 364 students
Maryknoll Grade School
(Catholic)
1526 Alexander St.
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 952-8400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,389 students
Maui Preparatory Academy
Maui Preparatory Academy Photo - Welcome to the most stunning school in the world!
(2)
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Grades: PK-12
| 275 students
Mid Pacific Institute
Mid Pacific Institute Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2445 Ka'ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 283-6155
Grades: PK-12
| 1,528 students
Montessori School Of Maui
Montessori School Of Maui Photo
Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo - Everyone comes to learn
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Sacred Hearts Academy
Sacred Hearts Academy Photo - For over 110 years, Sacred Hearts Academy has developed girls through its educational and extra-curricular programs and ways of teaching focused on what helps girls advance and thrive.
All-girls (Catholic)
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Grades: NS-12
| 655 students
239 Dickenson Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
St. Andrew's Schools
St. Andrew's Schools Photo
All-girls (Episcopal)
(4)
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Grades: NS-12
| 414 students
St. Francis School
St. Francis School Photo - Aloha Show is an annual program which includes grades K-12. We honor a King and a Queen from the Senior class. Many students share their talents performing with their classmates in the Royal Court. Here are some high school students after their Hula performance.
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Grades: PK-12
| 513 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
(1)
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Abundant Life School
(Pentecostal)
650 Kilani Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 426-3931
Grades: NS-6
| 68 students
Angels At Play Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2062 S King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 944-2625
Grades: NS-PK
| 70 students
Calvary By The Sea Montessori School
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
5339 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5104
Grades: PK-K
| 68 students
Carden Academy Of Maui
(2)
55 Makaena Pl
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Central Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
95-388 Wikao St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-5055
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Central Union Preschool And Ki
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
1660 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 946-4025
Grades: NS
| 146 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
Christ The King School
Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.
(Catholic)
211 S Kaulauwahine St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
Grades: PK-4
| 125 students
Christian Academy
Christian Academy Photo - Preschool - 12th grade
(Christian)
(2)
3400 Moanalua Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Hawaii?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Hawaii include St. Patrick School, Holy Family Catholic Academy and Island School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Hawaii?
78 private daycares & preschools are located in Hawaii.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Hawaii?
The average tuition cost is $11,986, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $14,617.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Hawaii?
Hawaii private daycares & preschools are approximately 66% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 74%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Hawaii?
76% of private daycares & preschools in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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