Iolani School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked HI School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 2,023 students
Yearly Tuition: $32,890
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Oct. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Iolani School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Iolani School
Kind	96
1	95
2	71
3	69
4	68
5	78
6	136
7	178
8	185
9	275
10	273
11	259
12	240

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1863

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

School Motto

'One Team'

Student Body

Total Students

2,023 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

85%

State avg.: 72%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

218 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

77%

Average Class Size

16 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

31 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Oct. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$32,890

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid and Merit is available. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Admissions Director

Kelly Monaco

Admissions Associate

Raquel Leong

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

24 sports

Colors

White, Black, Red

School Mascot

Raiders

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

15 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

90+ Clubs and Student OrganziationHula

Robotic ProgramStudent Newspaper

Arts and Music Programs:

Band and OrchestraCeramics

ChoirDance

DesignDrawing and Painting

Mixed Mediaphotography

Stage BandTheatre

Recreational Athletic Programs:

CSAL

School Notes

`Iolani School is a co-educational, college preparatory day and boarding school for grades K12 established in 1863 after a request by King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma to the Church of England. Founded upon Christian principles, the school is dedicated to developing liberally educated, well-rounded individuals who are well-prepared for higher education and for responsible, moral citizenship. .

The culture of `Iolani is rooted in the ethos of One Team, which embodies humility, service over self, empathy, mutual respect, and working together for a common cause. This philosophy began in the school`s athletic program but over the decades has become part of all aspects of school life.
The school`s mission is to develop liberally educated, well-rounded individuals who are well prepared for higher education and for responsible moral citizenship.The school is located on a 25-acre campus in Honolulu, minutes from Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach. The school`s flagship building is the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership, which is a 40,000-square-foot facility housing fabrication and design workspaces, robotics, flexible project spaces, a wet lab, multimedia design students, student publications, the library and archives, and a rooftop garden. In addition, St. Alban`s Chapel is one of the school`s oldest buildings and serves as a place of worship. Several classroom buildings, an art building, a field house, labs, counseling offices, tennis courts, an Olympic size swimming pool, two gymnasiums, dance and athletic rooms, a football field and soccer field, and track are among the school`s well-maintained facilities.
This year, the school opened its new K-1 Community with nearly 200 kindergartners and first graders enjoying natural playgrounds and wide, open classrooms with spaces to learn and move. Focused on the first years of primary education, the K-1 Community incorporates a unique blend of natural and man-made features stimulating creativity, imagination and curiosity. The classrooms were inspired by the idea of hale (houses) to be places that nurture, grow and provide a life-giving environment for students. Each classroom is designed with movable furniture which can be rearranged to accommodate interactive and collaborative activities and dynamic groupings for different styles of student learning.
`Iolani School is a caring and thriving place where alumni and parents serve as important and valued members of the community. Many give back to the school as volunteers. `Iolani also offers a growing K-12 summer program, which is open to students throughout the community and from around the world.
A few of `Iolani`s notable alumni include: Apple Evangelist and Author Guy Kawasaki `72, Screenwriters and producers Aaron and Jordan Kandell `02, Hokulea navigator Jenna Ishiii `02, Japanese pop star Angela Aki `96. Def Tech music star Shen Brown `99, Former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann `72, Toronto Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster `02.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1882) - Chinese philosopher, physician, politician, served as first president of the Republic of China
- Guy Kawasaki '72 - Venture Capitalist, Author, Former Chief Evangelist of Apple
- Angela Aki '96 - Singer/Songwriter
- Bobby Webster '02 - General Manager for the Toronto Raptors
- Kawika Shoji '06 - Team USA Olympic Volleyball Medalist
- Shenan Brown '99 - Lead vocalist of pop band 'Def Tech"
- Aaron Kandell '01 - Screenwriter and producer
- Jordan Kandell '01 - Screenwriter and producer

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Iolani School cost?

Iolani School's tuition is approximately $32,890 for private students.

What schools are Iolani School often compared to?

Iolani School is often viewed alongside schools like Punahou School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Iolani School?

Iolani School famous alumni include: Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1882), Guy Kawasaki '72, Angela Aki '96, Bobby Webster '02, Kawika Shoji '06, Shenan Brown '99, Aaron Kandell '01 and Jordan Kandell '01.

Does Iolani School offer a summer program?

Yes, Iolani School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Iolani School offer?

Iolani School offers 24 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Martial Arts, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. Iolani School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for most sports offered.

What is Iolani School's ranking?

Iolani School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Iolani School?

The application deadline for Iolani School is Oct. 15.

In what neighborhood is Iolani School located?

Iolani School is located in the McCully - Moiliili neighborhood of Honolulu, HI.

School Calendar

View the Iolani School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

FALL BREAK

October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)

FALL BREAK

October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)

FALL BREAK

October 15, 2026 (Thursday)

FALL BREAK

October 16, 2026 (Friday)

Spring Break

March 15, 2027 (Monday)

School Reviews

5 1/31/2022

I am a current student at Iolani School and I love it here, it`s just a really nice school in general. The boarding program is very nice and there`s a lot of culture and diversity here. It is a lot of work with homework and preparing for class, but it`s worth it because I know that this is helping to prepare me for college and life in general. There are so many opportunities here- sports, clubs, theatre, robotics, pretty much whatever you`re into you can find here. The technology classes are interesting, and they`re even building a working plane right now. There are also many options for taking AP and Honors classes, for this quarter I was able to get a 4.1 GPA even with a B in my math course because of taking AP/Honors in language and history. Overall just a really great school that I would definitely recommend attending.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jennifer

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The average private school tuition in Honolulu, HI is $19,590 for elementary schools and $22,064 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Honolulu, HI is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).