Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo - Chinese Lion Dance 2023

Best 96817 Hawaii Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 7,948 students in 96817, HI.
The top ranked private elementary schools in 96817, HI include Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, The Kamehameha Schools, and Hawaii Baptist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Hawaii private elementary school average acceptance rate of 77%.
88% of private elementary schools in 96817, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of Christ).

Top Ranked 96817 Hawaii Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
Good Shepherd Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
638 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-3088
Gr: K-1 | 110 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
(1)
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Soto Academy
1708 Nuuanu Ave Ste 1
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-0452
Gr: K-5 | 47 students
Waolani Judd Nazarene School
Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo - Chinese Lion Dance 2023
(Church of the Nazarene)
408 N Judd St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in 96817, HI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in 96817, HI include Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, The Kamehameha Schools, and Hawaii Baptist Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in 96817?
8 private elementary schools are located in 96817.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 96817?
96817 private elementary schools are approximately 98% minority students, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 96817?
88% of private elementary schools in 96817 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of Christ).

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