For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 817 students in Waipahu, HI (there are 9 public schools, serving 9,871 public students). 8% 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 77%.
Private Schools in Waipahu, HI (2025-26)
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
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?
8% of all K-12 students in Waipahu are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
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