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Best Hawaii Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 20,419 students in Hawaii. You can also find more schools membership associations in Hawaii.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Hawaii include Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Sacred Hearts Academy, and Iolani School.
The average tuition cost is $24,746, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $15,628.
47% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Hawaii (2026-27)

Hawaii Preparatory Academy Photo
Hawaii Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 614 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 32
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
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Ho'ala School Photo
Ho'ala School
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
1067 California Avenue A
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
(12)
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Christ The King School Photo
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students
Catholic
211 S Kaulauwahine St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
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Damien Memorial School Photo
Damien Memorial School
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1401 Houghtailing Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-0195
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Map of Haleakala Waldorf School
Haleakala Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 656 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 34
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
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Map of Hanahauoli School
Hanahauoli School
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Alternative School
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
(1)
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Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo
Hawaii Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,122 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 33
Baptist
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
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Hawaiian Mission Academy Photo
Hawaiian Mission Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
1438 Pensacola Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-2207
(1)
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Iolani School Photo
Iolani School
Gr: K-12 | 2,023 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 15
Episcopal
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
(1)
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Island Pacific Academy Photo
Island Pacific Academy
Gr: K-12 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
909 Haumea Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
(3)
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Map of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus
Gr: K-12 | 3,188 students
Church of Christ
1887 Makuakane St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 842-8552
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Map of Kamehameha Schools Maui
Kamehameha Schools Maui
Gr: K-12 | 1,009 students
270 Aapueo Pkwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-3100
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Le Jardin Academy Photo
Le Jardin Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 918 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
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Map of Maryknoll School
Maryknoll School
Gr: K-12 | 983 students
Catholic
1526 Alexander St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 952-7100
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Maui Preparatory Academy Photo
Maui Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
(2)
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Mid-Pacific Institute Photo
Mid-Pacific Institute
Gr: PK-12 | 1,400 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 22
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2445 Ka‘ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5000
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Montessori School Of Maui Photo
Montessori School Of Maui
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
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Punahou School Photo
Punahou School
Gr: K-12 | 3,724 students
Sports: 24
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
(1)
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Sacred Hearts Academy Photo
Sacred Hearts Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 30 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-girls (Catholic)
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
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St. Andrew's Schools Photo
St. Andrew's Schools
Gr: NS-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
Episcopal
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
(4)
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Seabury Hall
Gr: 5-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
Episcopal
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
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Map of Assets High School
Assets High School
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
913 Alewa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-6359
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Assets School Photo
Assets School
Gr: K-12 | 332 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
One Ohana Nui Way
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1356
(1)
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Hawai‘i School For Girls at La Pietra Photo
Hawai‘i School For Girls at La Pietra
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 10
All-girls
2933 Poni Moi Rd
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-2744
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Holy Nativity School Photo
Holy Nativity School
Gr: NS-6 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Episcopal
5286 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 373-3232
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Map of Honolulu Waldorf School
Honolulu Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Specialized Curriculum
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
(1)
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Map of Montessori Hale O Keiki
Montessori Hale O Keiki
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Montessori School
100 Kulanihakoi Street
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
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Navy Hale Keiki School Photo
Navy Hale Keiki School
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
153 Bougainville Drive
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1727
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Parker School Photo
Parker School
Gr: K-12 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
(2)
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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 of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Hawaii?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Hawaii include Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Sacred Hearts Academy, and Iolani School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Hawaii?
30 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Hawaii.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Hawaii?
The average tuition cost is $24,746, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $15,628.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Hawaii?
Hawaii private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 77% minority students, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Hawaii?
47% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
30
Private Schools
20,419
Students
$24,746
Avg. Tuition
77%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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