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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).
Punahou School

Best Manoa Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 5,194 students in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI.
The top-ranked private schools in Manoa include Punahou School and Maryknoll Grade School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
33% of private schools in Manoa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Manoa Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Maryknoll Grade School
(Catholic)
(1)
1526 Alexander St.
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 952-8400
Gr: PK-12 | 1,389 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI?
The top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu, HI include Punahou School and Maryknoll Grade School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu?
3 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu?
33% of private schools in the neighborhood of Manoa, Honolulu are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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