Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher of Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car is 18:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked HI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (2000) -
- Jane Smith, Author (1995) -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car cost?
Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car?
Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate (2000) and Jane Smith, Author (1995).
What is Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car's ranking?
Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car?
The application deadline for Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car located?
Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car is located in the Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 5 other private schools located in Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car is Punahou School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Hanahauoli School (0.2 miles away)
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Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
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PK-6
216
Grades: PK-6 | 213 students 0.2 miles 1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
0.2
PK-6
213
St. Clement's School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
Grades: PK-K | 130 students 0.2 miles 1515 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-2082
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-2082
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PK-K
130
Grades: K-12 | 3,724 students 0.3 miles 1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
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K-12
3,724
Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki
(Christian)
Grades: K-8 | 87 students 0.4 miles 1415 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 949-2033
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 949-2033
0.4
K-8
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