Hawaiian Mission Academy Photo - Hawaiian Mission Academy - Stand-up Paddling class

Best 96822 Hawaii Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 8,255 students in 96822, HI (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,678 public students). 69% of all K-12 students in 96822, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The top-ranked private schools in 96822, HI include Hawaiian Mission Academy, Hanahauoli School, and Mid-Pacific Institute.
The average acceptance rate is 32%, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
50% of private schools in 96822, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked 96822 Hawaii Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
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
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: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Manoa Japanese Language School
Special Program Emphasis
2804 E Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-2602
Gr: K-5 | 81 students
Montessori Community School
Montessori Community School Photo - Montessori Community School is an independent, non-sectarian school in Honolulu that has been providing an authentic Montessori education for children ages two through twelve years for nearly 50 years.
Montessori School
(1)
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
St. Clement's School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1515 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-2082
Gr: PK-K | 130 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 96822 Hawaii

96822, Hawaii Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Redeemer Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-7765
Gr: PK-8 | 126 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 96822, HI?
The top-ranked private schools in 96822, HI include Hawaiian Mission Academy, Hanahauoli School, and Mid-Pacific Institute.
How many private schools are located in 96822?
10 private schools are located in 96822.
How diverse are private schools in 96822?
96822 private schools are approximately 81% minority students, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of students in 96822 go to private school?
69% of all K-12 students in 96822 are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 96822?
50% of private schools in 96822 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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