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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.
Koʻolau Baptist Academy

Best Hawaii Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation serving 424 students in Hawaii. You can also find more schools membership associations in Hawaii.
The top-ranked private elementary school belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Hawaii is Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus
(Seventh Day Adventist)
160 Mookua St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0565
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Honolulu Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: K-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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