For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 817 students in Waipahu, HI (there are 9 public schools, serving 10,099 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Waipahu, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
Private Schools in Waipahu, HI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lanakila Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
94-1250 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-0731
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-0731
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
New Hope Christian School
(Christian)
94-050 Sarrington High Way Suit# C2
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 678-3776
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 678-3776
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Pearl Harbor Christian Academy
(Christian)
94-1044 Waipio Uka St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 678-3997
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 678-3997
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Parish School
(Catholic)
94-651 Farrington Highway
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4475
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4475
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Waipahu, Hawaii Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rosary Preschool & Kindergarte (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
94-1249 Lumikula St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-1452
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-1452
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Overview
This Town (Waipahu)
This State (HI)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
817 Students
41,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
91%
72%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
75 Teachers
3,748 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,250
$15,873
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.76
# American Indian Students
75 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
2%
# Asian Students
278 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
34%
30%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
20 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
3%
1%
# White Students
50 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
6%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
118 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
14%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
253 Students
12,629 Students
% of Others Students
31%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
10 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Waipahu, HI?
4 private schools are located in Waipahu, HI.
What percentage of students in Waipahu go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Waipahu are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
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