For the 2025 school year, there are 138 private schools serving 41,428 students in Hawaii (there are 297 public schools, serving 169,308 students). 20% of all K-12 students in Hawaii attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $15,615 for elementary schools and $18,264 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Hawaii include Iolani School, Punahou School, and Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 77% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 72% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked Hawaii Private Schools by County (2025)
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Hawaii?
The top-ranked private schools in Hawaii include Iolani School, Punahou School, and Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hawaii?
There are 138 private schools are located in Hawaii.
How much do private schools cost in Hawaii?
The average private school tuition in Hawaii is $15,615 for elementary schools and $18,264 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Hawaii?
Approximately 72% of students in Hawaii private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Hawaii go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Hawaii attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hawaii?
Which private schools in Hawaii are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Hawaii include: Parker School vs. Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Hale Aloha Nazarene School vs. Haili Christian School, Waimea Country School vs. Parker School
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