For the 2025 school year, there are 12 montessori private preschools serving 1,302 students in Hawaii.
The top ranked montessori private preschools in Hawaii include The Children's House and Montessori School Of Maui.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Hawaii private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
Top Ranked Hawaii Montessori Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Children's House![The Children's House Photo - Rubberized/Padded areas in front of the classrooms make for a fun, safe place to engage in activity. The Children's House Photo - Rubberized/Padded areas in front of the classrooms make for a fun, safe place to engage in activity.]()

Montessori School (Christian)
1840 Komo Mai Drive
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4131
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4131
Grades: PK-3
| 404 students
Montessori School Of Maui![Montessori School Of Maui Photo Montessori School Of Maui Photo]()

Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Calvary By The Sea Montessori School
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
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5339 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5104
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5104
Grades: PK-K
| 68 students
Chaminade University Montessori Lab School![Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Photo - The prepared learning environment. The six areas in our Montessori classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Cosmic, and Peace help children to develop physically, intellectually, and spiritually. Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Photo - The prepared learning environment. The six areas in our Montessori classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Cosmic, and Peace help children to develop physically, intellectually, and spiritually.]()

Montessori School (Catholic)
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
International Christian Schools Kona
Montessori School (Christian)
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy Ste 228
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4411
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4411
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
Montessori Center Of Pearl Harbor
Montessori School
45 Makalapa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 422-6833
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 422-6833
Grades: PK
| 24 students
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii
Montessori School
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Montessori Hale O Keiki
Montessori School
100 Kulanihakoi Street
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
Grades: PK-8
| 61 students
Po Box 727
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0353
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0353
Grades: K
| 30 students
St. Philomena Early Learning Center![St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo]()

Montessori School (Catholic)
3300 Ala Laulani St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Grades: K
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private preschools in Hawaii?
The top ranked montessori private preschools in Hawaii include The Children's House and Montessori School Of Maui.
How many montessori private preschools are located in Hawaii?
12 montessori private preschools are located in Hawaii.
How diverse are montessori private preschools in Hawaii?
Hawaii montessori private preschools are approximately 59% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 64%.
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