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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Maryknoll School
Kind	47
1	59
2	54
3	69
4	44
5	81
6	54
7	57
8	110
9	99
10	102
11	104
12	103

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Year Founded

1927

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

983 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

69%

State avg.: 72%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

73 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & 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

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.

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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How much does Maryknoll School cost?

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

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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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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).