For the 2026 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 Haleakala Waldorf School, Hale O Ulu School, and Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
Top-Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in Hawaii (2026)
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
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
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 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | 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
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: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
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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
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
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
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
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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