For the 2023-24 school year, there are 79 private daycares & preschools serving 19,015 students in Hawaii.
The best top ranked private daycares & preschools in Hawaii include St. Patrick School, St. Andrews Schools and The Children's House.
The average tuition cost is $11,855, which is lower than the Hawaii average tuition cost of $14,438.
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 (2023-24)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Grades: NS-12
| 320 students
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Grades: PK-12
| 189 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.]( "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
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4131
Grades: PK-6
| 487 students
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Grades: PK-12
| 269 students
94-294 Anania Drive
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-0737
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.]( "Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.")
(Baptist)
420 Wyllie Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,071 students
Holy Family Catholic Academy![Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo]( "Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
830 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Kahili Adventist School![Kahili Adventist School Photo]( "Kahili Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4-1132 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 346-8320
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
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Grades: NS
| 32 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.]( "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
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
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 952-8400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,389 students
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Grades: PK-12
| 275 students
Mid Pacific Institute![Mid Pacific Institute Photo]( "Mid Pacific Institute Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
2445 Ka'ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 283-6155
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 283-6155
Grades: PK-12
| 1,528 students
Montessori School Of Maui![Montessori School Of Maui Photo]( "Montessori School Of Maui Photo")
Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
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.]( "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
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Grades: NS-12
| 655 students
239 Dickenson Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 536-6102
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 536-6102
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.]( "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
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Grades: PK-12
| 513 students
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
Abundant Life School
(Pentecostal)
650 Kilani Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 426-3931
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
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
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5104
Grades: PK-K
| 68 students
Central Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
95-388 Wikao St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-5055
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
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.]( "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
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.]( "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
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
Grades: PK-4
| 125 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, St. Andrews Schools and The Children's House.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Hawaii?
79 private daycares & preschools are located in Hawaii.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Hawaii?
The average tuition cost is $11,855, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $14,438.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Hawaii?
Hawaii private daycares & preschools are approximately 65% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 74%.
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