Best Hawaii Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 138 private schools serving 41,352 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 $15,830 for elementary schools and $18,407 for high schools (view national tuition averages).

The private schools in Hawaii include Iolani School, St. Andrew's Schools - The Prep, 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.

67% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.

Ho'ala School Photo - Our small class sizes allow students to make life-long friendships. Communication skills are taught including conflict resolution which creates respectful dialog and dispels bullying behaviors.

Mary Star Of The Sea School Photo - Mary, Star of the Sea School's beautiful campus

Trinity Christian School Photo - TCS Preschool teachers 2016-17

The Children's House Photo - Rubberized/Padded areas in front of the classrooms make for a fun, safe place to engage in activity.

Hawaiian Mission Academy Photo - Hawaiian Mission Academy - Stand-up Paddling class

Saint Mark Lutheran School Photo - Saint Mark's new Early Learning Center and Administration Building

Iolani School Photo - 'Iolani School's Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership rises in the center of the school's 25 acre campus.

Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Photo - The prepared learning environment. The six areas in our Montessori classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Cosmic, and Peace help children to develop physically, intellectually, and spiritually.

Waimea Country School Photo - MAHALO means thank you. Gratitude infuses our school culture and practice.

Holy Nativity School Photo - Built on deep relationships and personalized attention, Holy Nativity School`s motto is character, heart, and excellence. Head of School Jeanne Wilks celebrates that, "HNS is your neighborhood school in East Honolulu and is rooted in the Episcopal tradition of respect and inclusion." The small school by design serves students in Preschool-6th Grade.

Top Ranked Hawaii Private Schools by County (2025-26)

County

# Schools

# Students

% of K-12 Students in Private Schools

Hawaii County

5,311

16%

Honolulu County

31,065

22%

Kauai County

1,116

11%

Maui County

3,860

16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hawaii?

The top-ranked private schools in Hawaii include Iolani School, St. Andrew's Schools - The Prep, 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 $15,830 for elementary schools and $18,407 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?

67% of private schools in Hawaii are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.

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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