Best 96797 Hawaii Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 817 students in 96797, HI (there are 9 public schools, serving 9,871 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in 96797, 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%.
100% of private schools in 96797, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Schools in 96797, HI (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Lanakila Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
94-1250 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-0731
Grades: PK-12
| 146 students
New Hope Christian School
(Christian)
94-050 Sarrington High Way Suit# C2
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 678-3776
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Pearl Harbor Christian Academy
(Christian)
94-1044 Waipio Uka St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 678-3997
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
St. Joseph Parish School
(Catholic)
94-651 Farrington Highway
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4475
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 96797 Hawaii

96797, Hawaii Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rosary Preschool & Kindergarte (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
94-1249 Lumikula St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-1452
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 96797, HI?
4 private schools are located in 96797, HI.
What percentage of students in 96797 go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in 96797 are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 96797?
100% of private schools in 96797 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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