Hawaii Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools with special program emphasis serving 2,037 students in Hawaii.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
11% of private schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
The top ranked with special program emphasis private school in Hawaii is Mid-Pacific Institute.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,037

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,037

Top Ranked Hawaii Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Mid-Pacific Institute Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,400 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 22
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2445 Ka‘ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5000
Map of Akaula School
Gr: 5-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
100 Kalae Highway
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6981
Map of Assets High School
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students
Specialized Curriculum
913 Alewa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-6359
Map of Honolulu Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Specialized Curriculum
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
(1)
Map of Ke Kula O Piilani
Gr: K-5 | 39 students
Specialized Curriculum
Po Box 1934
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 214-5006
Malamalama Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
(1)
Map of Manoa Japanese Language School
Gr: K-5 | 81 students
Specialized Curriculum
2804 E Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-2602
Map of Moiliili Community Center
Gr: K-5 | 65 students
Specialized Curriculum
2535 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 955-1555
Map of Na Hunaahi
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students
Specialized Curriculum
14-684 Hapuu Rd # 2267
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 345-5344

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii is Mid-Pacific Institute.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Hawaii?
9 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Hawaii.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii?
Hawaii private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 72% minority students, which is same as the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Hawaii?
11% of private schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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