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Waipahu Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 817 students in Waipahu, HI.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Hawaii private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Waipahu, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Elementary Schools in Waipahu, HI (2026-27)

Map of Lanakila Baptist Schools
Lanakila Baptist Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Baptist
94-1250 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-0731
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Map of New Hope Christian School
New Hope Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Christian
94-050 Sarrington High Way Suit# C2
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 678-3776
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Map of Pearl Harbor Christian Academy
Pearl Harbor Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students
Sports: 4
Christian
94-1044 Waipio Uka St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 678-3997
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Map of St. Joseph Parish School
St. Joseph Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
94-651 Farrington Highway
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4475
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Waipahu, Hawaii Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Rosary Preschool & Kindergarte
Rosary Preschool & Kindergarte
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
94-1249 Lumikula St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-1452
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Waipahu, HI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+300.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
817
Students
+321.1% (+623 students) 10-yr
$5,250
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
-9.1% (-2 students) 9-yr
91%
Students of Color
-3.2% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waipahu)
This State (HI)
# Schools
4 Schools
110 Schools
# Students
817 Students
39,500 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025204364199
2024204361192
2023185349193
2022161343205
2021161340201
2020161322188
2019163347193
2018163343190
2017222355199
2016222342196
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% Students of Color
91%
72%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202591%72%33%
202491%72%32%
202374%74%32%
202287%71%32%
202187%71%31%
202087%71%31%
201987%72%31%
201887%72%30%
201791%71%31%
201691%71%31%
201594%72%31%
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0.76
0.77

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20250.760.770.64
20240.760.760.64
20230.760.760.63
20220.710.750.62
20210.710.750.62
20200.710.760.62
20190.710.750.61
20180.710.750.60
20170.680.670.59
20160.680.670.59
20150.580.710.58
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# American Indian Students
75 Students
901 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
2%

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202510%3%1%
202410%3%1%
202310%3%1%
20229%3%1%
20219%2%1%
20209%2%1%
20199%3%1%
20189%2%1%
201736%4%1%
201636%4%1%
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# Asian Students
278 Students
11,691 Students
% Asian Students
34%
30%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202534%30%5%
202434%30%5%
202332%32%5%
202247%34%5%
202147%34%5%
202047%35%5%
201947%37%4%
201847%37%4%
201743%47%4%
201643%47%4%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
941 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20253%2%9%
20243%2%9%
20232%2%9%
20223%2%8%
20213%3%9%
20203%3%9%
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
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# Black Students
20 Students
394 Students
% Black Students
3%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20252%1%8%
20242%1%8%
20233%1%8%
20223%1%7%
20213%1%8%
20203%1%8%
20193%1%8%
20183%1%8%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%8%
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# White Students
50 Students
7,623 Students
% White Students
6%
20%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20256%20%55%
20246%19%55%
202315%16%55%
202210%20%57%
202110%20%57%
202010%20%58%
201910%20%59%
201810%20%59%
20178%21%61%
20168%21%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
118 Students
5,479 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
11,713 Students
% of Others Students
31%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202531%30%22%
202431%31%22%
202333%31%22%
202224%29%22%
202124%29%20%
202024%28%19%
201924%24%20%
201824%25%20%
201710%25%19%
201610%25%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
75 Teachers
3,739 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202511:111:111:1
202411:111:111:1
202318:111:111:1
202216:111:111:1
202116:111:111:1
202016:111:111:1
201917:111:111:1
201817:112:111:1
201713:111:111:1
201613:111:112:1
201511:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025201716
2024201715
2023201715
2022221715
2021221615
2020221615
2019221715
2018221715
2017221715
2016221715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,250
$15,447

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025$5,250$15,824$14,043
2024$5,250$14,677$12,357
2023$5,250$14,260$11,693
2022$5,250$14,071$11,199
2021$5,250$13,467$10,824
2020$5,250$12,756$10,496
2019$5,250$12,451$10,300
2018$5,250$12,126$10,056
2017$5,250$12,362$9,712
2016$5,250$11,320$9,307
2015$5,250$9,743$8,903
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearWaipahu, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202598%77%81%
202498%82%85%
202398%83%85%
202298%84%85%
202198%84%86%
202098%84%86%
201998%83%85%
201898%83%85%
201798%81%86%
201698%78%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Waipahu, HI?
4 private elementary schools are located in Waipahu, HI.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Waipahu?
100% of private elementary schools in Waipahu are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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