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Best Hawaii Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) serving 634 students in Hawaii. You can also find more schools membership associations in Hawaii.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Hawaii include Koʻolau Baptist Academy, Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center, and Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
75% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Hawaii (2026-27)

Map of Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus
Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
160 Mookua St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0565
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Koʻolau Baptist Academy Photo
Koʻolau Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
45-633 Keneke St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-2900
(2)
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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Hawaii?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Hawaii include Koʻolau Baptist Academy, Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center, and Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus.
How many private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Hawaii?
4 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Hawaii.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are religiously affiliated in Hawaii?
75% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
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Students
$8,517
Avg. Tuition
45%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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