Ho'ala School Photo - Our small class sizes allow students to make life-long friendships. Communication skills are taught including conflict resolution which creates respectful dialog and dispels bullying behaviors.

Best Wahiawa Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 233 students in Wahiawa, HI (there are 11 public schools, serving 6,464 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Wahiawa, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The top-ranked private school in Wahiawa, HI is Ho'ala School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
67% of private schools in Wahiawa, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked Wahiawa Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ho'ala School
Ho'ala School Photo - Our small class sizes allow students to make life-long friendships. Communication skills are taught including conflict resolution which creates respectful dialog and dispels bullying behaviors.
Alternative School
(12)
1067 California Avenue A
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abundant Life School
(Pentecostal)
650 Kilani Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 426-3931
Gr: NS-6 | 68 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
1611 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-6033
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students

Overview

This Town (Wahiawa)
This State (HI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
233 Students
40,959 Students
% Average Students of Color
68%
72%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
3,853 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
53%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
$16,193
Average Summer Program Cost
$275
$1,536
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$5,325
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.80
0.76
# American Indian Students
70 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
23%
2%
# Asian Students
28 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
9%
30%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
11 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
4%
1%
# White Students
77 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
25%
19%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
10%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
81 Students
12,695 Students
% of Others Students
27%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Wahiawa, HI?
The top-ranked private schools in Wahiawa, HI is Ho'ala School.
How many private schools are located in Wahiawa?
3 private schools are located in Wahiawa.
What percentage of students in Wahiawa go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Wahiawa are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wahiawa?
67% of private schools in Wahiawa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Pentecostal).

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