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Lihue Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 520 students in Lihue, HI.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii private preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private preschools in Lihue, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lihue Private Preschools (2026-27)

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Island School
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
(1)
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Olelo Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
(2)
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Lihue, HI Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
520
Students
$14,459
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
51%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lihue)
This State (HI)
# Schools
2 Schools
78 Schools
# Students
520 Students
18,117 Students
% Students of Color
51%
65%
0.72
0.75
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
751 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
4%
# Asian Students
25 Students
5,054 Students
% Asian Students
5%
26%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
504 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
10 Students
232 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
162 Students
4,488 Students
% White Students
31%
24%
# Hawaiian Students
114 Students
1,177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
22%
6%
# Others Students
194 Students
6,814 Students
% of Others Students
37%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
1,692 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1277
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,459
$13,231
Average Summer Program Cost
$650
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
49%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
$5,299
Average Endowment Size
$3.5 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Lihue, HI?
The top ranked private preschools in Lihue, HI is Island School.
How many private preschools are located in Lihue?
2 private preschools are located in Lihue.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lihue?
50% of private preschools in Lihue are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private preschools in Lihue are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Lihue include: Olelo Christian Academy vs. Island School

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