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 96786 Hawaii Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 233 students in 96786, HI (there are 11 public schools, serving 6,692 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in 96786, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The top-ranked private school in 96786, 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 96786, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked 96786 Hawaii 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 96786, HI?
The top-ranked private schools in 96786, HI is Ho'ala School.
How many private schools are located in 96786?
3 private schools are located in 96786.
What percentage of students in 96786 go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in 96786 are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 96786?
67% of private schools in 96786 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Pentecostal).

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