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Best Hawaii Private High Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 private high schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) serving 8,203 students in Hawaii. You can also find more schools membership associations in Hawaii.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Hawaii include Iolani School, Sacred Hearts Academy, and Hawaii Baptist Academy.
The average tuition cost is $20,010, which is higher than the Hawaii private high school average tuition cost of $18,407.
63% of private high schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Hawaii (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kaimuki Christian School
Kaimuki Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Gr: NS-12 | 325 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Asia Pacific International School
Asia Pacific International School Photo - Asia Pacific International School (APIS) is a K-12, coed, college-preparatory school with a mission to nurture leaders of the New Pacific Century and bridge the gap between East and West.
(Christian)
(7)
54-230 Kamehameha HWY
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1900
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Damien Memorial School
Damien Memorial School Photo
(Catholic)
1401 Houghtailing Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-0195
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Hanalani Schools
Hanalani Schools Photo - Hanalani has a highly successful robotics program that contributed to two International Championship and 4 Regional Championship Botball teams. Here a student builds a robot from the multitude of parts and tools at his disposal.
(Christian)
(2)
94-294 Anania Drive
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-0737
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hawaii Baptist Academy
Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.
(Baptist)
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,122 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
Iolani School
Iolani School Photo - 'Iolani School's Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership rises in the center of the school's 25 acre campus.
(Episcopal)
(1)
563 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
Gr: K-12 | 2,023 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Island Pacific Academy
Island Pacific Academy Photo
(3)
909 Haumea Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Island School
Island School Photo - Driving into Island School's campus it is not uncommon to see a beautiful rainbow but in this occasion we were lucky enough to see a double rainbow.
(1)
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maui Preparatory Academy
Maui Preparatory Academy Photo - Welcome to the most stunning school in the world!
(2)
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Hearts Academy
Sacred Hearts Academy Photo - For over 116 years, Sacred Hearts Academy has developed girls through its educational and extra-curricular programs and ways of teaching focused on what helps girls advance and thrive.
All-girls (Catholic)
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Gr: NS-12 | 625 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 29 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Assets School
Assets School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
One Ohana Nui Way
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1356
Gr: K-12 | 332 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Academy
Christian Academy Photo - Preschool - 12th grade
(Assembly of God)
(2)
3400 Moanalua Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Liberty Academy
Christian Liberty Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Honolulu Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Tuition listed
Parker School
Parker School Photo - Located in the heart of Waimea on Hawai'i Island, Parker School offers a college-preparatory education for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.
(2)
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Gr: K-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo - TCS Preschool teachers 2016-17
(Christian)
(8)
875 Auloa Road & 1110 Kailua Road
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 262-8501
Gr: NS-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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