Top 5 Best 96817 Hawaii Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 8,105 students in 96817, HI (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,972 public students). 58% of all K-12 students in 96817, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 19%).
The top ranked private schools in 96817, HI include Hawaii Baptist Academy, Damien Memorial School and The Kamehameha Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
78% of private schools in 96817, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Church of Christ).

Top Ranked 96817 Hawaii Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Damien Memorial School
Damien Memorial School Photo
(Catholic)
1401 Houghtailing Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-0195
Grades: 6-12
| 669 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
The Kamehameha Schools
(Church of Christ)
2010 Princess Drive
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 541-5339
Grades: 7-12
| 2,441 students
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus
(Church of Christ)
1887 Makuakane St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 842-8552
Grades: K-12
| 3,184 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
(1)
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Assets High School
Special Program Emphasis
913 Alewa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-6359
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Good Shepherd Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
638 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-3088
Grades: K-1
| 110 students
Soto Academy
1708 Nuuanu Ave Ste 1
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-0452
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
Waolani Judd Nazarene School
Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo
(Church of the Nazarene)
408 N Judd St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 96817, HI?
The top ranked private schools in 96817, HI include Hawaii Baptist Academy, Damien Memorial School and The Kamehameha Schools.
How many private schools are located in 96817, HI?
9 private schools are located in 96817, HI.
How diverse are private schools in 96817, HI?
96817, HI private schools are approximately 97% minority students, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average of 74%.
What percentage of students in 96817, HI go to private school?
58% of all K-12 students in 96817, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 19%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 96817, HI?
78% of private schools in 96817, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Church of Christ).

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