Island School Photo - Driving into Island School's campus it is not uncommon to see a beautiful rainbow but in this occasion we were lucky enough to see a double rainbow.

Best Hawaii Nonsectarian Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 nonsectarian private high schools in Hawaii. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Hawaii.
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Hawaii include Punahou School, Hawaii Preparatory Academy, and Hale O Ulu School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in Hawaii (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Gr: K-12 | 599 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hale O Ulu School
Alternative School
91-1841 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-3500
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Gr: PK-12 | 656 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Island Pacific Academy
Island Pacific Academy Photo
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909 Haumea Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Island School
Island School Photo - Driving into Island School's campus it is not uncommon to see a beautiful rainbow but in this occasion we were lucky enough to see a double rainbow.
(1)
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Le Jardin Academy
Le Jardin Academy Photo
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Gr: PK-12 | 831 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maui Preparatory Academy
Maui Preparatory Academy Photo - Welcome to the most stunning school in the world!
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4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Punahou School
Punahou School Photo - Punahou`s 76-acre campus, located at the edge of Manoa Valley in Honolulu, is home to more than 50 educational and administrative buildings. Students in grades 9 - 12 attend most of their classes in lower campus, an area known as the Academy Quad (pictured here).
(1)
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
Gr: K-12 | 3,724 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Akaula School
Special Program Emphasis
100 Kalae Highway
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
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Tuition listed
Assets School
Assets School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
One Ohana Nui Way
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1356
Gr: K-12 | 332 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ho'omana Hou School
Alternative School
210 Kolapa Pl
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Honolulu Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Tuition listed
La Pietra Hawaii School For Girls
La Pietra Hawaii School For Girls Photo - La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls
All-girls
2933 Poni Moi Rd
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-2744
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Na Hunaahi
Special Program Emphasis
14-684 Hapuu Rd # 2267
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 345-5344
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students
Parker School
Parker School Photo - Located in the heart of Waimea on Hawai'i Island, Parker School offers a college-preparatory education for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.
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65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Gr: K-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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