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Best Honolulu County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 85 private schools serving 31,189 students in Honolulu County, HI (there are 187 public schools, serving 112,177 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Honolulu County, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The top ranked private schools in Honolulu County, HI include Iolani School, Punahou School, and St. Andrew's Schools - The Prep.
The average tuition cost is $16,629, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $15,824.
72% of private schools in Honolulu County, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Honolulu County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Andrew's Schools - The Prep
St. Andrew's Schools - The Prep Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Gr: NS-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kaimuki Christian School
Kaimuki Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Gr: NS-12 | 325 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Andrew's Schools - The Preschool
St. Andrew's Schools - The Preschool Photo
3019 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-6102
Gr: NS
St. Andrew's Schools - The Priory
St. Andrew's Schools - The Priory Photo
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 536-6102
Gr: NS
St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Asia Pacific International School
Asia Pacific International School Photo - Asia Pacific International School (APIS) is a K-12, coed, college-preparatory school with a mission to nurture leaders of the New Pacific Century and bridge the gap between East and West.
(Christian)
(7)
54-230 Kamehameha HWY
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1900
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Union Preschool And Ki
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
1660 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 946-4025
Gr: NS | 146 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-3 | 404 students Extracurrculars: 2
Damien Memorial School
Damien Memorial School Photo
(Catholic)
1401 Houghtailing Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-0195
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Hale O Ulu School
Alternative School
91-1841 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-3500
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
Hanahauoli School
Alternative School
(1)
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Avg. class size: 27 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hawaii Baptist Academy
Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.
(Baptist)
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,122 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
Hawaiian Mission Academy
Hawaiian Mission Academy Photo - Hawaiian Mission Academy - Stand-up Paddling class
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
1438 Pensacola Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-2207
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki
(Christian)
1415 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 949-2033
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
830 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hongwanji Mission School
Hongwanji Mission School Photo
(4)
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0522
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Iolani School
Iolani School Photo - 'Iolani School's Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership rises in the center of the school's 25 acre campus.
(Episcopal)
(1)
563 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
Gr: K-12 | 2,023 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Island Pacific Academy
Island Pacific Academy Photo
(3)
909 Haumea Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Kamehameha Schools
(Church of Christ)
2010 Princess Drive
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 541-5339
Gr: 7-12 | 2,441 students Tuition listed
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus
(Church of Christ)
1887 Makuakane St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 842-8552
Gr: K-12 | 3,188 students Tuition listed
Le Jardin Academy
Le Jardin Academy Photo
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Gr: PK-12 | 831 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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.
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Gr: PK-K | 210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maryknoll Grade School
(Catholic)
(1)
1526 Alexander St.
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 952-8400
Gr: PK-12 | 1,389 student Tuition listed
Maryknoll School
(Catholic)
1526 Alexander St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 952-7100
Gr: K-12 | 983 students Tuition listed
Messiah Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
91-679 Fort Weaver Road
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 779-0780
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mid-Pacific Institute
Mid-Pacific Institute Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2445 Ka‘ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,400 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car
1704 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-6442
Gr: PK-3 | 35 students Tuition listed
Punahou School
Punahou School Photo - Punahou`s 76-acre campus, located at the edge of Manoa Valley in Honolulu, is home to more than 50 educational and administrative buildings. Students in grades 9 - 12 attend most of their classes in lower campus, an area known as the Academy Quad (pictured here).
(1)
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
Gr: K-12 | 3,724 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Hearts Academy
Sacred Hearts Academy Photo - For over 115 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
Gr: NS-12 | 625 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony School Kailua
(Catholic)
148 Makawao St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-3331
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students
St. Louis School
All-boys (Catholic)
3142 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 739-7777
Gr: K-12 | 830 students
Variety School Of Hawaii
Special Education School
710 Palekaua Street
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-2835
Gr: Inquire with school | 47 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abundant Life School
(Pentecostal)
650 Kilani Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 426-3931
Gr: NS-6 | 68 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Honolulu County, Hawaii

Honolulu County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Christian School (Closed 2019)
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
95-388 Wikao St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-5055
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Epiphany School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School (Episcopal)
1041 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-1491
Gr: K-6 | 161 students
Holy Trinity School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
5919 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 396-8466
Gr: K-9 | 93 students
Kula Kokua (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
845 22nd Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-2802
Gr: K-2 | 13 students
Loveland Academy (Closed 2019)
Special Education School
48-190 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 524-4243
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Our Redeemer Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-7765
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Rosary Preschool & Kindergarte (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
94-1249 Lumikula St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-1452
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
St. Ann School (Closed 2021)
(Catholic)
46-125 Haiku Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-3092
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
640 Puuhale Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 845-2769
Gr: K-8 | 85 students
St. Francis School (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Gr: PK-12 | 513 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunset Beach Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
59-578 Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 638-8274
Gr: K-6 | 23 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Honolulu County, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Honolulu County, HI include Iolani School, Punahou School, and St. Andrew's Schools - The Prep.
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 $16,629, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $15,824.
How diverse are private schools in Honolulu County?
Honolulu County private schools are approximately 80% minority students, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of students in Honolulu County go to private school?
22% 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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