Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center Photo - Distinctively Christian, Academically Excellent and Uniquely Innovative. Developing global learners for 21st century learning in an inclusive, caring Catholic, Montessori environment.

Best Hawaii Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation serving 629 students in Hawaii. You can also find more schools membership associations in Hawaii.
The top ranked private school belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Hawaii is Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is same as the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
75% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Hawaii (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center
Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center Photo - Distinctively Christian, Academically Excellent and Uniquely Innovative. Developing global learners for 21st century learning in an inclusive, caring Catholic, Montessori environment.
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus
(Seventh Day Adventist)
160 Mookua St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0565
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Honolulu Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Koʻolau Baptist Academy
Koʻolau Baptist Academy Photo - Aloha from Ko'olau Baptist Academy! We are a ministry of Ko'olau Baptist Church. Our desire is to provide a distinctly Christian education to our families and our community (Matthew 28:19-20; Ephesians 4:12-14). From a Bible-based, Christ-centered approach to education we the academic, physical, social, and spiritual development of every student.
(Baptist)
(2)
45-633 Keneke St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-2900
Grades: K-12
| 175 students

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