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Hawaii Private Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 32 private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) serving 11,016 students in Hawaii. You can also find more schools membership associations in Hawaii.

The private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Hawaii include Hawaii Baptist Academy, Hanahauoli School, and Sacred Hearts Academy.

The average tuition cost is $17,554, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $15,628.

69% of private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 32

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 32

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Hawaii?

The private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Hawaii include Hawaii Baptist Academy, Hanahauoli School, and Sacred Hearts Academy.

How many private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are located in Hawaii?

32 private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are located in Hawaii.

How much do private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) cost in Hawaii?

The average tuition cost is $17,554, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $15,628.

How diverse are private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Hawaii?

Hawaii private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are approximately 71% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.

What percentage of private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are religiously affiliated in Hawaii?

69% of private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Hawaii Private Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) Trends

32

Private Schools

11,016

Students

$17,554

Avg. Tuition

71%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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