Malamalama Waldorf School Photo

Best Hawaii Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 1,947 students in Hawaii.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary school in Hawaii is Mid-Pacific Institute.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Hawaii private elementary school average acceptance rate of 77%.
14% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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.

Top Ranked Hawaii Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mid-Pacific Institute
Mid-Pacific Institute Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2445 Ka‘ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,400 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 22 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
Honolulu Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Tuition listed
Ke Kula O Piilani
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 1934
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 214-5006
Gr: K-5 | 39 students
Malamalama Waldorf School
Malamalama Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
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
Gr: K-5 | 81 students
Moiliili Community Center
Special Program Emphasis
2535 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 955-1555
Gr: K-5 | 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii is Mid-Pacific Institute.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Hawaii?
7 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Hawaii.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii?
Hawaii private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 73% minority students, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Hawaii?
14% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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