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Maryknoll School

1526 Alexander St
Honolulu, HI 96822

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Maryknoll School is the only co-educational Catholic school offering grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Our two campuses (Grade School and High School) enroll 1,400 students from all over the island.

The High School community enrolls 570 young men and women.

It is the premier member of the Coalition of Essential Schools in Hawaii.

The Essential School is a unique form of education that places the student at the center of the learning experience; encourages hands-on learning and genuinely values the gifts and talents that a student brings to the school.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked HI School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 983 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,600
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1927

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

983 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

69%

State avg.: 72%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

73 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,600

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Tuition Notes

Pre-K - Grade 5 - $10,900 Middle School - $11,600 High School - $12,200

% on Financial Aid

15%

Admissions Director

Lori Carlos

School Notes

School Motto: Noblesse Oblige

Maryknoll School is the only co-educational Catholic school offering grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Our two campuses (Grade School and High School) enroll 1,400 students from all over the island.
The High School community enrolls 570 young men and women.
It is the premier member of the Coalition of Essential Schools in Hawaii.
The Essential School is a unique form of education that places the student at the center of the learning experience; encourages hands-on learning and genuinely values the gifts and talents that a student brings to the school.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Maryknoll School cost?

Maryknoll School's tuition is approximately $11,600 for private students.

What schools are Maryknoll School often compared to?

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

What is Maryknoll School's ranking?

Maryknoll School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Maryknoll School?

The application deadline for Maryknoll School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked HI School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 983 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,600
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Honolulu, HI is $19,170 for elementary schools and $21,496 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Honolulu, HI is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).