For the 2025-26 school year, there are 39 nonsectarian private schools in Hawaii. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Hawaii.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Hawaii include Punahou School, Hawaii Preparatory Academy, and Hanahauoli School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Hawaii (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Gr: K-12 | 599 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1067 California Avenue A
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hale O Ulu School
Alternative School
91-1841 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-3500
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-3500
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Gr: PK-12 | 656 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Avg. class size: 27 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
909 Haumea Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Gr: PK-12 | 831 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
1704 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-6442
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-6442
Gr: PK-3 | 35 students Tuition listed
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
Gr: K-12 | 3,724 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Variety School Of Hawaii
Special Education School
710 Palekaua Street
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-2835
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-2835
Gr: Inquire with school | 47 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aiea Hongwanji Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
99-186 Puakala St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0404
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0404
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Akaula School
Special Program Emphasis
100 Kalae Highway
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6981
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6981
Gr: 5-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
91-1011 Lexington Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 682-7337
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 682-7337
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Tuition listed
One Ohana Nui Way
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1356
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1356
Gr: K-12 | 332 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
55 Makaena Pl
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Tuition listed
Ho'omana Hou School
Alternative School
210 Kolapa Pl
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3244
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Tuition listed
Horizons Academy Of Maui Inc.
Special Education School
2680 Wai Wai Pl
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 444-3309
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 444-3309
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students
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All-girls
45-035 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 263-2020
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 263-2020
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kailua Prep
Alternative School
74 Kihapai St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 400-8066
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 400-8066
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students
Ke Kula O Piilani
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 1934
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 214-5006
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 214-5006
Gr: K-5 | 39 students
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All-girls
2933 Poni Moi Rd
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-2744
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-2744
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Manoa Japanese Language School
Special Program Emphasis
2804 E Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-2602
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-2602
Gr: K-5 | 81 students
Moiliili Community Center
Special Program Emphasis
2535 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 955-1555
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 955-1555
Gr: K-5 | 65 students
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii
Montessori School
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
Montessori Hale O Keiki
Montessori School
100 Kulanihakoi Street
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Na Hunaahi
Special Program Emphasis
14-684 Hapuu Rd # 2267
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 345-5344
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 345-5344
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students
153 Bougainville Drive
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1727
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1727
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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