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.

Top 5 Best Hawaii Nonsectarian Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 nonsectarian private preschools in Hawaii. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Hawaii.
The top ranked nonsectarian private preschools in Hawaii include Hanahauoli School, Haleakala Waldorf School, and Island School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Preschools in Hawaii (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Grades: PK-12
| 656 students
Hanahauoli School
Alternative School
(1)
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 429 students
Le Jardin Academy
Le Jardin Academy Photo
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Grades: PK-12
| 831 students
Maui Preparatory Academy
Maui Preparatory Academy Photo - Welcome to the most stunning school in the world!
(2)
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Montessori School Of Maui
Montessori School Of Maui Photo
Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
1704 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-6442
Grades: PK-3
| 35 students
Aiea Hongwanji Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
99-186 Puakala St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0404
Grades: PK-K
| 109 students
Carden Academy Of Maui
(2)
55 Makaena Pl
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Honolulu Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Malamalama Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Montessori Community School
Montessori Community School Photo - Montessori Community School is an independent, non-sectarian school in Honolulu that has been providing an authentic Montessori education for children ages two through twelve years for nearly 50 years.
Montessori School
(1)
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii
Montessori School
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Montessori Hale O Keiki
Montessori School
100 Kulanihakoi Street
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
Grades: PK-8
| 61 students
153 Bougainville Drive
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1727
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Roots School
740 Haiku Road
Haiku, HI 96708
(808) 250-7988
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students

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