Top Hawaii Private Daycares & Preschools
For the 2021 school year, there are 82 private daycares & preschools serving 18,522 students in Hawaii.
The best top ranked private daycares & preschools in Hawaii include St. Patrick School, Haleakala Waldorf School and Hanahauoli School.
The average tuition cost is $10,429, which is lower than the Hawaii average tuition cost of $13,407.
74% of private daycares & preschools in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Roman Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Hawaii Private Daycares & Preschools (2021)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Grades: NS-8
| 316 students
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Grades: PK-12
| 136 students
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Grades: PK-12
| 269 students
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Grades: PK-8
| 349 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
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.")
Montessori School (Roman Catholic)
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Grades: PK-12
| 258 students
Mid Pacific Institute![Mid Pacific Institute Photo]( "Mid Pacific Institute Photo")
(Episcopal)
2445 Ka'ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5001
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5001
Grades: PK-12
| 1,538 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
| 296 students
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Sacred Hearts Academy
All-girls (Roman Catholic)
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Grades: PK-12
| 973 students
Sacred Hearts School & Early Learning Center![Sacred Hearts School & Early Learning Center Photo - We believe that children learn best when they are having fun and that keiki need room to express themselves creatively in order to thrive.]( "Sacred Hearts School & Early Learning Center Photo - We believe that children learn best when they are having fun and that keiki need room to express themselves creatively in order to thrive.")
(Roman Catholic)
239 Dickenson Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
St. Ann School
(Roman Catholic)
46-125 Haiku Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-3092
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-3092
Grades: PK-8
| 124 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 (Roman Catholic)
2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Grades: PK-12
| 513 students
St. Joseph School
(Roman Catholic)
1000 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-4936
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-4936
Grades: PK-12
| 343 students
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4703
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4703
Grades: PK-8
| 233 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
Ark Of Safety Christian Academy
(Christian)
86-120 Farrington Hway
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 696-8928
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 696-8928
Grades: PK-6
| 65 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
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
95-388 Wikao St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-5055
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-5055
Grades: PK-K
| 32 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 - View of 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 - View of 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 (Roman Catholic)
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Grades: PK-K
| 24 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: NS-6
| 333 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.")
(Roman Catholic)
211 S Kaulauwahine St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
Grades: PK-4
| 125 students
3400 Moanalua Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Grades: PK-12
| 296 students
Doris Todd Christian Academy![Doris Todd Christian Academy Photo - CULTURE: Students learn a character trait in Hawaiian each week to grow and respect the Hawaiian culture and instill Christ-like values.]( "Doris Todd Christian Academy Photo - CULTURE: Students learn a character trait in Hawaiian each week to grow and respect the Hawaiian culture and instill Christ-like values.")
(Christian)
519 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Grades: PK-12
| 178 students
Friendship Christian School
(Baptist)
91-1207 Renton Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-8838
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-8838
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
Friendship Christian Schools
(Baptist)
91-1130 Renton Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 687-3638
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 687-3638
Grades: PK-12
| 303 students
Good Shepherd Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
638 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-3088
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-3088
Grades: K-1
| 110 students
Haili Christian School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Grades: PK-8
| 189 students
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