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Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (HI)
Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Top 3 · Lowest Tuition (HI)
Island School Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (HI)

Hawaii Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 1,811 students in Hawaii.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Affiliations: 77% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of Christ).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Hawaii include Central Union Preschool And Ki, Island School, and Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Hawaii (2026-27)

Map of Central Union Preschool And Ki
Central Union Preschool And Ki
Gr: NS | 146 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
1660 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 946-4025
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Island School Photo
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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Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center Photo
Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 210 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
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Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Photo
Chaminade University Montessori Lab School
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
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Map of Friendship Christian School
Friendship Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Baptist
91-1207 Renton Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-8838
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Map of Good Shepherd Preschool & Kindergarten
Good Shepherd Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: K-1 | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
638 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-3088
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Map of Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
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Malamalama Waldorf School Photo
Malamalama Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
(1)
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Map of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr: K-8 | 116 students
Catholic
91-1010 North Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-0474
(1)
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Map of St. Clement's School
St. Clement's School
Gr: PK-K | 130 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1515 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-2082
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Map of St. John's Catholic Preschool
St. John's Catholic Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
95-370 Kuahelani Ave
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 744-9538
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: K-6 | 83 students
Catholic
1294 Makawao Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-8675
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St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo
St. Philomena Early Learning Center
Gr: K | 53 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Catholic)
3300 Ala Laulani St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Hawaii?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Hawaii include Central Union Preschool And Ki, Island School, and Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Hawaii?
13 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Hawaii.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Hawaii?
Hawaii private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 58% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Hawaii?
77% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of Christ).
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Private Schools
1,811
Students
$11,397
Avg. Tuition
58%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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