Best Honolulu County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 85 private schools serving 30,633 students in Honolulu County, HI (there are 187 public schools, serving 112,177 public students). 21% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The average tuition cost is $16,805, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $16,193.
72% of private schools in Honolulu County, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 85
  • # Students Served: 30,633
  • Average Tuition: $16,805
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 81%
  • View Honolulu County, HI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 85
  • # Students Served: 30,633
  • Average Tuition: $16,805
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 81%
  • View Honolulu County, HI School Trends

Top Ranked Honolulu County Private Schools (2026)

Kaimuki Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
(1)
Asia Pacific International School Photo
Gr: 3-12 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Christian
54-230 Kamehameha HWY
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1900
(8)
Map of Central Union Preschool And Ki
Gr: NS | 146 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
1660 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 946-4025
The Children's House Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 404 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Christian)
1840 Komo Mai Drive
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4131
Damien Memorial School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1401 Houghtailing Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-0195
Map of Hale O Ulu School
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
Alternative School
91-1841 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-3500
Map of Hanahauoli School
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Alternative School
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
(1)
Hanalani Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
94-294 Anania Drive
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-0737
(2)
Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,122 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 33
Baptist
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Hawaiian Mission Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
1438 Pensacola Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-2207
(1)
Map of Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
Christian
1415 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 949-2033
Map of Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
160 Mookua St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0565
Hongwanji Mission School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0522
(4)
Iolani School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 2,023 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 15
Episcopal
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
(1)
Island Pacific Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
909 Haumea Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
(3)
Map of The Kamehameha Schools
Gr: 7-12 | 2,441 students
Church of Christ
2010 Princess Drive
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 541-5339
Map of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus
Gr: K-12 | 3,188 students
Church of Christ
1887 Makuakane St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 842-8552
Koʻolau Baptist Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
45-633 Keneke St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-2900
(2)
Le Jardin Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 918 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center Photo
Gr: PK-K | 210 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
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Honolulu County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Central Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
95-388 Wikao St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-5055
Map of Epiphany School
Gr: K-6 | 161 students
Alternative School (Episcopal)
1041 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-1491
Map of Holy Trinity School
Gr: K-9 | 93 students
Catholic
5919 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 396-8466
Map of Kula Kokua
Gr: K-2 | 13 students
Special Education School
845 22nd Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-2802
Map of Loveland Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Special Education School
48-190 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 524-4243
Map of Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-7765
Map of Rosary Preschool & Kindergarte
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
94-1249 Lumikula St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-1452
Map of St. Ann School
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Catholic
46-125 Haiku Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-3092
Map of St. Anthony School
Gr: K-8 | 85 students
Catholic
640 Puuhale Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 845-2769
St. Francis School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 513 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Map of Sunset Beach Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
59-578 Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 638-8274

Overview

Category
This State (HI)
US
# Schools
89 Schools
# Students
30,633 Students
40,959 Students
% Average Students of Color
81%
72%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2,867 Teachers
3,853 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1178
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,805
$16,193
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,385
$1,536
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,700
$5,325
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$1560.12 million
$804.62 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.76
# American Indian Students
766 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
11,053 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
35%
30%
# Hispanic Students
774 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
323 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
4,287 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
14%
19%
# Hawaiian Students
3,891 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
12%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
10,268 Students
12,695 Students
% of Others Students
33%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Honolulu County, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Honolulu County, HI include Punahou School, Hanahauoli School, and Sacred Hearts Academy.
How many private schools are located in Honolulu County?
85 private schools are located in Honolulu County.
How much do private schools cost in Honolulu County?
The average tuition cost is $16,805, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $16,193.
How diverse are private schools in Honolulu County?
Honolulu County private schools are approximately 81% minority students, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of students in Honolulu County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Honolulu County are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Honolulu County?
72% of private schools in Honolulu County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Honolulu County are often viewed compared to one another?

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